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Sharon, MA

Sharon is a New England town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 18,575 at the 2020 census. Sharon is part of Greater Boston, about 17 miles (27 km) southwest of downtown Boston, and is connected to both Boston and Providence by the Providence/Stoughton Line.

The Town of Sharon was first settled as part of the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1637 and was deemed the 2nd precinct of Stoughton in 1740. It was established as the district of Stoughtonham on June 21, 1765, incorporated as the Town of Stoughtonham on August 23, 1775, and was named Sharon on February 25, 1783, after Israel's Sharon plain, due to its high level of forestation. Several towns in New England were given this name. Part of Stoughtonham went to the new town of Foxborough on June 10, 1776. During the American Revolution, the townspeople of Sharon made cannonballs and cannons for the Continental Army at a local foundry.

In front of the Sharon Public Library stands a statue of Deborah Sampson, Sharon's town heroine. Sampson disguised herself as a man to fight in the Revolutionary War. After the war, she married Benjamin Gannett, a farmer, and lived in Sharon until the end of her life. Sampson began a campaign in 1790 to secure a pension from her time in the Revolutionary War, which earned the support of well-known public figures, including Paul Revere. In 1804, Revere visited Sampson (then Sampson Gannett) at her farm in Sharon and wrote to the congressman of her district, William Eustis, that he found her "much more deserving than hundreds to whom Congress have been generous." Sampson was placed on the United States pension list a year later and awarded an annual payment. She is buried in the local Rock Ridge Cemetery. A street in Sharon is named Deborah Sampson Street in her honor. In 1983, the Massachusetts General Court designated Sampson as the official State Heroine of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 24.2 square miles (62.6 km2), of which, 23.3 square miles (60.4 km2) is land and 0.9 square miles (2.2 km2) (3.56%) is water. This includes Lake Massapoag, which is one of the town's most prominent features and a popular recreational site for swimming and boating. It was largely responsible for the town's early development as a summer resort location. Sharon is drained by the Canoe River to the south, and Massapoag Brook to the north.

Sharon places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Beth Israel Lahey Health Primary Care – Pond Street offers personalized, comprehensive primary care services for patients ages 18 and older. If you're into Pilates, Rhythm and Flow Pilates and Club Pilates offer excellent classes for all levels. Orangetheory Fitness in nearby Walpole combines cardio and strength training for a comprehensive workout. For sports performance, Velocity Sports Performance in Norwood is a top choice. Pure Barre offers full-body workouts focused on low-impact, high-intensity movements. For a unique experience, Victory Stables offers horseback riding which is both physically and mentally stimulating.
 

Top Sites in Sharon, MA are Mass Audubon's Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary, Borderland State Park, The Cape Club of Sharon, and Memorial Park Beach.
 

Population: 18,575 (2020). ZIP code: 02067. Area code: 339 / 781. Elevation: 76 m (249 ft). Area: 24.2 square miles (62.6 km2). 
 

FAQs

Is Sharon, MA a good place to live?

Sharon is a suburb of Boston with a population of 18,473. Sharon is in Norfolk County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in Sharon offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Sharon, there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. The public schools in Sharon are highly rated.

Is Sharon, MA a city or town?

Sharon was established as the 2nd Precinct of Stoughton in 1740. It was incorporated as the Town of Stoughtonham in 1765 and named Sharon in 1783.  Native Americans hunted and fished in the area for hundreds of years before British settlers came in 1637.  During the American Revolution, the townspeople--mostly farmers and craftsmen--made cannonballs for the Continental Army.

What is the closest airport to Sharon, MA?

The nearest airport to Sharon is Boston (BOS). There is no direct connection from Nearby airports to Sharon. However, you can take the bus to Dartmouth St opposite Back Bay Station, take the walk to Back Bay, then take the train to Sharon. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Providence (PVD) to Sharon via Park Row West and Providence in around 1h 42m.

Sources

Town of Sharon

Wikipedia

Rome 2 Rio

Niche

Mass Audubon's Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary 

Borderland State Park 

The Cape Club of Sharon 

Memorial Park Beach

Beth Israel Lahey Health Primary Care – Pond Street

Rhythm and Flow Pilates

Club Pilates

Orangetheory Fitness

Velocity Sports Performance

Pure Barre

Victory Stables

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