Marshfield, Massachusetts
Marshfield is a community of 5,161 people in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
Why visit Marshfield
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 42 parks and trails, 1 place to eat and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Isaac Winslow House, Cove Street Historic District, Coast Guard Hill and Green Harbor Golf Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 22°F, and about 38 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Marshfield
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Marshfield
Marshfield is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Marshfield in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 4,335 at the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article Marshfield (CDP), Massachusetts (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Museums and landmarks14
Isaac Winslow House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Marshfield, Massachusetts, listed on the NRHP
634 Careswell Street
Cove Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic district in Duxbury, Massachusetts
John and Priscilla Alden Family Sites
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Duxbury, MA, listed on the NRHP in Massachusetts
King Caesar House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Museum in Duxbury, Massachusetts, the former home of Ezra Weston II
Pillsbury Summer House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic house in Massachusetts, United States
Thomas-Webster Estate
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Building in Massachusetts, United States
Winslow Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic cemetery in Marshfield, Massachusetts
Wright Memorial Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic library in Duxbury, Massachusetts, United States
Daniel Webster Law Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
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2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds42
Coast Guard Hill
Park · 1.8 mi
Former Coast Guard Communications Center, established in 1943 during World War II. It is now home to the Marshfield Recreation...
900 Ferry Street, Marshfield
30 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes1
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries16
Healthcare3
Map of Marshfield
88 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 22°F | 4.8 in | 10.1 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 23°F | 4.2 in | 11.5 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 29°F | 5.8 in | 8.5 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 38°F | 4.7 in | 1.0 in |
| May | 69°F | 48°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 58°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 63°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 57°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 46°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 55°F | 36°F | 4.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 28°F | 4.9 in | 6.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Plymouth-Kingston Hcn (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Plymouth County has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2023-09-15: Hurricane Lee (Hurricane)
- 2022-04-18: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-06-25: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2015-04-13: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Plymouth Municipal Airport (PYM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Cedar Crest 2 mi southeast, about 3 min by car
- Green Harbor 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Marshfield Hills 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Duxbury 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- North Pembroke 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- South Duxbury 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Hanson 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Abington 14 mi west, about 22 min by car
- Hingham 14 mi northwest, about 22 min by car
- Weymouth Town 15 mi northwest, about 24 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- First Congregational Church, Marshfield MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bridle Trail, Marshfield MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MarshfieldMA WinslowCemetery JosiahWinslowMarker, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MarshfieldMA WinslowCemetery GeneralView, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MarshfieldMA WinslowCemetery DanielWebsterMemorialPlaque1, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MarshfieldMA WinslowCemetery DanielWebsterMemorialPlaque2, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MarshfieldMA WinslowCemetery DanielWebsterGrave, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MarshfieldMA WinslowCemetery WebsterFamilyPlot, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MarshfieldMA WinslowCemetery SettlersMemorial, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MarshfieldMA WinslowCemetery Entrance, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ocean Bluff Aerial in Marshfield, MA, GoBlue9, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bridle Trail, 2, Marshfield MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Isaac Winslow House, Marshfield MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- King Caesar House, Duxbury Rural & Hist Soc, Public domain
- DuxburyMA PillsburySummerHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wright Memorial Library, Duxbury Rural & Hist Soc, Public domain
- Thomas-Webster Estate, Marshfield MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- John Alden House in Duxbury, Massachusetts, Pete Forsyth, Public domain
- DuxburyMA CoveStreetHD 2, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Daniel Webster Law Office, Marchfield (Plymouth County, Massachusetts), National Park Service photographer, Public domain
- Art Complex Museum, Duxbury MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS013-E-26225 - View of Massachusetts, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS050-E-54641 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- In verdant grass (8082786430), Under the same moon..., CC BY 2.0
- Argopecten irradians 524541455, fzkf0c, CC0
- Reflection on a river in the usa, Omta747, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Brad Hawesome's Birthday (Originally untitled) (3810294004), jon collier, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Brad Hawesome's Birthday (Originally untitled) (3809481893), jon collier, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Ninja Roll (3810294200), jon collier, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Ninja Roll (3809479849), jon collier, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Brad Hawesome's Birthday (Originally untitled) (3809481323), jon collier, CC BY-SA 2.0
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