Norwell, Massachusetts

Norwell is a town located in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. As of the 2004 census, the town had a total population of 10,388.

History

Norwell was first settled in 1634 as apart of the settlement of Satuit (later Scituate), which encompasses present day Scituate and Norwell. It was officially incorporated in 1849 known as South Scituate. It finally changed its name to Norwell in 1888, named after Henry Norwell, a dry goods merchant who provided funds for the maintenance of the Town roads.. Early settlers were attracted to Norwell for agricultural reasons, with the Town later developing a major shipbuilding industry, based on the North River. Shipbuilding was a major industry on the 1700's through the early 1800's. Some of the finest frigates, schooners and merchant vessels to ever sail were produced in Norwell. Today, Norwell is an affluent suburban community with over 10,000 residents and provides modern schools, shopping, churches, libraries, health facilities, a wild life preserve and other support facilities as well as two large industrial parks.

Related Topics:
1634 - Scituate - 1849 - South Scituate - 1888 - Henry Norwell - North River

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