Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock, Massachusetts
Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock is a community of 4,540 people in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
Why visit Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Cove Street Historic District, Isaac Winslow House, Green Harbor Lots and Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary.
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 Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock
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About Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock
Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock is a census-designated place (CDP) in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States, composed of the neighborhoods of Ocean Bluff, Brant Rock, Fieldston, and Rexhame in the town of Marshfield. As of the 2020 census, Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock had a population of 4,744.
From the Wikipedia article Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock, Massachusetts (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks6
Cove Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic district in Duxbury, Massachusetts
Isaac Winslow House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Marshfield, Massachusetts, listed on the NRHP
Pillsbury Summer House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house in Massachusetts, United States
Thomas-Webster Estate
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Building in Massachusetts, United States
Winslow Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic cemetery in Marshfield, Massachusetts
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Daniel Webster Law Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Where to stay1
History
Brant Rock and Ocean Bluff were originally inhabited by Native Americans, including members of the Wampanoag tribe of the Algonquian peoples. Native American artifacts have been found extensively in the area. The main road through the area, known today as Ocean Street, is a Native American road, likely very ancient. The area at the end of Brant Rock village, known as Blackman's Point, was a Native American campground.
In the 1630s, the government of the Pilgrim settlers at Plymouth began to give out land grants in the area.
The Ocean Bluff area was first granted to the governor of the Pilgrims. It was known by about 1638 as "Governor's Island.” Later on in the 17th century, it became known as "Winter's Island". Christopher Winter was later tried in Plymouth Court for the crime of fathering his own grandchild. Eventually, his daughter married a man named John Hewitt, and he became the owner of Winter's Island. For many generations the area was known as Hewitt's Island, or Hewitt's Point. However, most modern residents refer to the area as "Ocean Bluff.”
From the History section of Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock, Massachusetts on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Marshfield Public Schools Early Childhood Center
School · 4.0 mi
255 Furnace Street, Marshfield
Map of Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock
32 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 south, about 2 min by car
- Marshfield 2 mi west, about 3 min by car
- Green Harbor 2 mi south, about 3 min by car
- Duxbury 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Marshfield Hills 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- South Duxbury 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- North Pembroke 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Scituate 7 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Kingston 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- North Plymouth 9 mi south, about 14 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): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Marshfield Ocean Bluff, T.S. Custadio aka ToddC4176 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- DuxburyMA PillsburySummerHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Isaac Winslow House, Marshfield MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- MarshfieldMA WinslowCemetery SettlersMemorial, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Thomas-Webster Estate, Marshfield MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- DuxburyMA CoveStreetHD 2, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Daniel Webster Law Office, Marchfield (Plymouth County, Massachusetts), National Park Service photographer, Public domain
- Argopecten irradians 524541455, fzkf0c, CC0
- Ocean Bluff Aerial in Marshfield, MA, GoBlue9, CC BY-SA 4.0
- In verdant grass (8082786430), Under the same moon..., CC BY 2.0
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