Hingham in Plymouth County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Hingham Massachusetts
Photographed by Tom Fuchs, September 30, 2007
1. Hingham Massachusetts Marker
First Meeting House raised shortly after the gathering of the church in 1635 within a palisade. First Burying Ground, First School House built prior to 1661. Fort erected in 1676. These landmarks were located upon this hill, the westerly part of which was removed in 1831. Derby Academy, 1784, first co-educational school in America.
Erected 1939 by Old Colony Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Education • Forts and Castles • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1635.
Location. 42° 14.579′ N, 70° 53.275′ W. Marker is in Hingham, Massachusetts, in Plymouth County. It is on North Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hingham MA 02043, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the South Shore. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Reverend Peter Hobart (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Ship Church (about 700 feet away); Samuel Lincoln House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Abraham Lincoln (approx. 0.2 miles away); Benjamin Lincoln
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Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, January 2, 2026
2. Derby Academy and Marker
Original location of Derby Academy and Marker (bottom right)
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, January 2, 2026
3. Derby Academy Illustration
Illustration of Derby Academy from History of Hingham, pub. 1893 University Press by the Town of Hingham
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, January 2, 2026
4. First Meeting House and Marker
Location of First Meeting House; current Hingham Historical Society
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, January 2, 2026
5. First Burial Ground
Settlers Burial Ground / First Fort location described on marker are directly behind First Meeting House location.
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett
6. Hingham Town Seal
Town Seal depicting Settlers Burial Ground / First Fort location and Old Ship Church (nearby)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2007, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,008 times since then and 72 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 9, 2007, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 2, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts. 5, 6. submitted on January 8, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
