Brief History of Cohasset

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Brief Cohasset History
Cohasset, named "Quonahasset" or "long rocky place" by Native Americans, was settled as an agricultural community in 1670
and remained the Second Parish and Precinct of Hingham until it was incorporated in 1770.

Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, Cohasset developed into a seafaring village, based on shipbuilding,
trading and fishing. By the mid 19th century, its mackerel fleet numbered more than 50 schooners. In the latter
years of the century, the town became a summer colony of prosperous Boston families who built large estates along its shores.

You may contact the Society at:
Cohasset Historical Society
106 South Main Street
Cohasset, MA 02025
Telephone: 781-383-1434
E-Mail: cohassethistory@yahoo.com


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