Cohasset, Massachusetts 2024

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Cohasset is a rural coastal town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States, with a population of approximately 8,501 residents as of the 2020 census. It is located on the "corridor" of the Boston Harborshores, approximately 20 miles (32 km) direct, or 35 miles (56 km) by road, south-south-east of Boston.

Cohasset has a public beach and multiple private beaches, including those around sandy beach, are found along the coastline. In summer, the population grows considerably due to tourists. There are numerous summer homes located in Cohasset, many of them situated along the waterfront.

Cohasset has a rich history, beginning with early Native American inhabitants. In Cohasset, the first village was established in 1670 by the Wampanoag tribe and was called "Conohasset," which means "long woodland" or "long point of land covered with trees" in Algonquian language. Later, the first colonists arrived in 1674 and named the township 'hull' at the mouth of the Jones River. In 1775, the first naval battle of the American Revolution was fought off the shores of creatures, known as the Battle of Little Brewster Island, now known as part of Boston. The town's current name of Corsair (1870) was after the Cohasset rock.

The town is famous for its stunning coastline, beaches, and historic structures. Their historical society has an active museum housed in a restored 1850 school house. The 4th of July parade and fireworks (hosted on the beach) are significant annual attractions, as are the fall celebration, winter holiday market, and sheep skating. The Cohasset Triathlon is held annually in August and features a 1/2 mile swim in the harbor followed by a 9-mile bike ride and finishing with a 3-mile run.

Cohasset cuisine is renowned for its fresh seafood, especially lobster rolls and clam chowder. The Gulf stream restaurant, an upscale seafood restaurant with a reputation for its seafood dishes, is a popular local eatery. Black Raspberry, an ice cream and sweet shop in Cohasset harbor, is well-known for its creamy treats.