On Short Steet (Massachusetts Route 228) at Leavitt Street, on the left when traveling north on Short Steet.
Near this spot, the first Almshouse was erected by the Town of Hingham in 1785. It served as a place of refuge for those unable to care for themselves — — Map (db m297474) HM
On Beal Street at Sgt. William B. Terry Drive, on the right when traveling east on Beal Street.
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 . . . — — Map (db m299413) HM
