Plymouth

Plymouth

Plymouth is a town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. Plymouth holds a place of great prominence in American history, folklore and culture, and is known as "America's Hometown." Plymouth was the site of the colony founded in 1620 by the Pilgrims, passengers of the famous ship the Mayflower. Plymouth is where New England was first established. It is the oldest municipality in New England and one of the oldest in the United States. The town has served as the location of several prominent events, the most notable being the First Thanksgiving feast. Plymouth served as the capital...
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County:Plymouth County
State:Massachusetts
Country:United States of America
Population:55,188
Area:134 sq. mi.
Time zone:North American Eastern Time Zone
Also known as:Plymouth, Massachusetts

Famous landmarks in Plymouth

National Monument to the Forefathers
National Monument to the Forefathers

The National Monument to the Forefathers, formerly known as the Pilgrim Monument, commemorates the Mayflower Pilgrims and honors their ideals as...
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Bartlett-Russell-Hedge House
Bartlett-Russell-Hedge House

Bartlett-Russell-Hedge House is an historic house at 32 Court Street in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The house was built in 1803 and added to the...
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Jabez Howland House
Jabez Howland House

Jabez Howland House is an historic house at 33 Sandwich Street in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The house was built in 1667 and purchased by Jabez...
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Harlow Old Fort House
Harlow Old Fort House

Harlow Old Fort House is an historic house at 119 Sandwich Street in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Sergeant William Harlow built the house in 1677 using...
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Sgt. William Harlow Family Homestead
Sgt. William Harlow Family Homestead

Sgt. Harlow William Family Homestead is an historic house at 8 Winter Street in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The house was built in 1750. Sgt. William...
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Population history for Plymouth

YearEstimated Population
2000 51,701
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Museums in Plymouth

Pilgrim Hall Museum
Pilgrim Hall Museum

The Pilgrim Hall Museum in Plymouth, Massachusetts is the oldest public museum in the United States in continuous operation, having opened in 1824....
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Old County Courthouse
Old County Courthouse

Old County Courthouse is an historic court house on Leyden Street and Market Street in Plymouth, Massachusetts near Burial Hill and First Parish...
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Colleges and universities in Plymouth

Spa Tech Institute-Plymouth
Spa Tech Institute-Plymouth

Famous people born in Plymouth

Amy Lynn Baxter
Amy Lynn Baxter
Film Actor, TV Actor

Amy Lynn Baxter is an American actress. Baxter also appeared as Penthouse magazine's Pet of the Month for June 1990. Baxter grew up in Plymouth,...
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David Maraghy
David Maraghy
Musical Artist

| name = David Maraghy | Born = David Richard Maraghy March 17, 1952 Plymouth, Mass., U.S. | occupation = CEO, Sports agent, Adjunct Professor |...
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Amanda Donaghey
Amanda Donaghey
Film Actor

Amanda Donaghey is a film actress.

Airports in or near Plymouth

Lawrence Municipal Airport
Lawrence Municipal Airport
Airport code:LWM
New Bedford Regional Airport
New Bedford Regional Airport
Airport code:EWB
Provincetown Municipal Airport
Provincetown Municipal Airport
Airport code:PVC
Hanscom Field
Hanscom Field
Airport code:BED

U.S. state

Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Population:378,787 (1790)

Massachusetts is a state in the New England region, on the East coast of the United States.

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