Bare Cove Park at Lynch Fields in Hingham in Plymouth County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Third Almshouse
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, April 24, 2026
1. Third Almshouse Marker
Near this spot stood the third Almshouse, commonly known as the "Town Farm". Erected by the town of Hingham in 1832, it served for more than 100 years as a place of refuge for the elderly, destitute, and others whose circumstances rendered them unable to care for themselves.
Erected by Hingham Historical Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Charity & Public Work • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1832.
Location. 42° 14.711′ N, 70° 55.447′ W. Marker is in Hingham, Massachusetts, in Plymouth County. It is in Bare Cove Park at Lynch Fields. It can be reached from the intersection of Beal Street and Sgt. William B. Terry Drive, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 21 Backriver Rd, 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: Hingham "Town Farm" (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Almshouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Great Esker Park (approx. half a mile away); Abigail Adams to John Adams, March-April 1776 (approx. 0.6 miles away); Abigail Smith Adams (approx.
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1. Poorhouse/Poor Farms - Wikipedia. Poorhouses were public institutions used from the seventeenth through the early twentieth centuries to provide relief for people unable to support themselves, including the elderly, the sick, people with disabilities, widows, and others. In North Americaparticularly in the United States and Canadathey were usually operated by local governments and often took the form of poor farms, where residents who were able to work were expected to contribute labor. (Submitted on April 24, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts.)
2. The Mystery of the Tomb at Bare Cove Park. <blockquote>In 1832, Hingham acquired a 43-acre parcel on Beal Street and erected it's third Almshouse. This site became known as the Town Farm. The occupants included
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, April 24, 2026
2. Third Almshouse Marker
3. Bare Cove Park.
Bare Cove Park's many miles of paved roadways and woodland trails are ideal for walking, jogging, bicycling, or peaceful contemplation. Security - Regulations - Rules - Bare Cove Park Map.(Submitted on May 5, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts.)
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, April 24, 2026
3. Third Almshouse Marker
As seen from Bare Cove Park exit , looking north across Lynch Fields toward the flagpole.
4. The Third Almshouse / Town Farm
A historical photo of the Town Farm, no longer standing.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 22 times since then. Last updated on May 7, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 24, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts. 4. submitted on May 5, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
