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Weymouth, Massachusetts

Located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, Weymouth was founded in 1622. Abigail Adams, wife of John Adams, was born in Weymouth. One of the oldest settlements in Massachusetts (1622).
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Founded 1622 | Population 57,000 | Peak 57,000 (2024) | County Norfolk County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Weymouth, Massachusetts

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1622 Founded: One of oldest settlements in MA.
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1635 Incorporated: Weymouth was officially incorporated as a city.
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1786 Abigail Adams: Birthplace of Abigail Adams.
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2010 Modern Era: Weymouth continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1622 Culture
Founded
1635 Government
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1786 Culture
Abigail Adams
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Abigail Adams, wife of John Adams, was born in Weymouth.
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One of the oldest settlements in Massachusetts (1622).
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South Shore community south of Boston.
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Weymouth is located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
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Weymouth has a population of approximately 57,000.

Famous People from Weymouth, Massachusetts

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Abigail Adams
Writer, Politician · Born Nov 22, 1744 · Died Oct 28, 1818 (age 73)
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Gilbert N. Lewis
Physicist, Chemist · Born Oct 23, 1875 · Died Mar 23, 1946 (age 70)
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Rob Corddry
Screenwriter, Actor · Born Feb 4, 1971 · Age 55
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Brittany Curran
Actor, Singer · Born Jun 2, 1990 · Age 35
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Sam Mewis
Association Football Coach, Association Football Player · Born Oct 9, 1992 · Age 33

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