Plymouth, Massachusetts

Coordinates: 41°57′30″N 70°40′04″W / 41.95833°N 70.66778°W / 41.95833; -70.66778
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Plymouth, Massachusetts
Town
Flag of Plymouth, Massachusetts
Official seal of Plymouth, Massachusetts
Nickname: 
America's Hometown
Location in Plymouth County, Massachusetts
Plymouth, Massachusetts is located in Massachusetts
Plymouth, Massachusetts
Plymouth, Massachusetts
Location within the United States
Plymouth, Massachusetts is located in the United States
Plymouth, Massachusetts
Plymouth, Massachusetts
Plymouth, Massachusetts (the United States)
Coordinates: 41°57′30″N 70°40′04″W / 41.95833°N 70.66778°W / 41.95833; -70.66778
CountryUnited States
StateMassachusetts
CountyPlymouth
RegionNew England
Settled1620
Incorporated1620[1]
Named forPlymouth, Devon
Government
 • TypeRepresentative town meeting
Area
 • Total134.0 sq mi (347.0 km2)
 • Land96.5 sq mi (249.8 km2)
 • Water37.5 sq mi (97.2 km2)
Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Population
 (2020)[4]
 • Total61,217
 • Density634.4/sq mi (245.1/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern)
ZIP Codes
02345, 02360–02362, 02381
Area code508/774
FIPS code25-54310
GNIS feature ID0618349
Websitewww.plymouth-ma.gov

Plymouth (historically known as Plimouth and Plimoth) is a town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. It is the largest municipality in Massachusetts by area.[5] The population was 61,217 at the 2020 census.[4] Plymouth is one of two county seats of Plymouth County, the other being Brockton.[6] It is named after Plymouth, England, which is, in turn, named for the mouth of the river Plym.[7] Plymouth was first settled by the Pilgrims in 1620. The first Thanksgiving was held there. It was the capitol of Plymouth Colony from 1620 until 1691, when it became part of Massachusetts. Plymouth was an important port in the 18th and 19th centuries.

References[change | change source]

  1. "Town and City Information". Plymouth County Development Council. Archived from the original on August 1, 2008. Retrieved October 26, 2008.
  2. "Town Departments: Town Manager's Office". Town of Plymouth. Archived from the original on August 11, 2007. Retrieved July 30, 2007.
  3. "Town of Plymouth". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 31, 2007.
  4. 4.0 4.1 "QuickFacts: Plymouth town, Plymouth County, Massachusetts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  5. "Plymouth History". WickedLocal Plymouth. Retrieved 2007-09-13.[permanent dead link]
  6. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  7. "Plymouth". Cornwall Guide. Archived from the original on 2007-09-29. Retrieved 2007-08-10.

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