Norwell

Norwell, Massachusetts

The Town of Norwell is a suburban community located 20 miles south of Boston in Plymouth County.

Bounded on one side by the historic and scenic North River, the Town's heritage is reflected throughout

and is best seen in the Historic District, encompassing Norwell Center with its many antique houses,

open fields and the Town Common.

Early settlers were attracted to Norwell for agricultural reasons, with the Town later developing a major

ship-building industry.  Although facing many of the same development pressures of similar communities,

Norwell has managed to retain much of its rural character and well deserved reputation as a friendly

and charming small town.  Named for Henry Norwell, a dry-goods merchant who provided funds for the

maintenance of the town roads.  Once known as South Scituate, Norwell's twenty-one square miles include

many Colonial and Early American homes, authentic sea captains' house and historical residences. 

Today, Norwell is an affluent suburban town of approximately 10,000 residents.