Bare Cove Park in Hingham in Plymouth County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Almshouse
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, May 5, 2026
1. Almshouse Marker
Marker at BCP 17 intersection of Bare Cove Path and Sheltry Path within the park. Also see link to Bare Cove Park map.
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° 14.579′ N, 70° 55.452′ W. Marker is in Hingham, Massachusetts, in Plymouth County. It is in Bare Cove Park. It is at the intersection of Sheltry Path and Bare Cove Path, on the right when traveling north on Sheltry Path. The marker is visible from the BCP 17 intersection of paved paths Bare Cove Path and Sheltry Path. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: #17 Bare Cove Path, 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: Third Almshouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hingham "Town Farm" (approx. 0.2 miles away); Great Esker Park (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Great Esker Park (approx. 0.6 miles
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More about this marker. This marker is one of two identical markers. The other marker is at the Lynch Fields entrance to Bare Cove Park at the South end of Lynch Fields. Accessible via paved walkway.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.
Also see . . .
1. Bare Cove Park. <blockquote>Bare Cove Park's many miles of paved roadways and woodland trails are ideal for walking, jogging, bicycling, or peaceful contemplation. Regulations - Rules - Bare Cove Park Map. (Submitted on May 5, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts.)
2. 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,
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, May 5, 2026
2. Almshouse Marker
View of marker looking northeast across Sheltry Path towards Bunker Alley path via Bare Cove Path.
3. The Mystery of the Tomb at Bare Cove Park. 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 the elderly, the infirmed, the indigent, the mentally ill, the homeless, the criminal, and the unemployed. (Submitted on May 5, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts.)
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett
3. The Third Almshouse / Town Farm
A historical photo of the Town Farm, no longer standing.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 5, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 22 times since then. Last updated on May 9, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 5, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
