Lincoln Historic District
Also known as Lincoln, Gen. Benjamin, Hous
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Lincoln Historic District, at Roughly, North & South Sts. from West to Water Sts., Main St. S to Garrison Rd., & Lincoln St. & Fearing Rd. N to Miles, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 7, 1991. It was among the first 4 of Hingham’s 6 listings. The Register lists it for its commerce, education, european and science, at the local level. It describes its style as Colonial, as it does for 160 other Massachusetts listings. The district takes in 570 historic buildings. The listing covers 260 acres. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isListed on the National Register of Historic Places. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 370 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 15 minutes
Roughly, North & South Sts. from West to Water Sts., Main St. S to Garrison Rd., & Lincoln St. & Fearing Rd. N to Miles, Hingham · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Lincoln Historic DistrictStart here
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Gen. Benjamin Lincoln HouseBuilding · 0.2 mi on - 3
Old Ship MeetinghouseBuilding · 0.3 mi on
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Colonial style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Colonial.
Memories of Lincoln Historic District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Lincoln Historic District
Is Lincoln Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jan 7, 1991 (Register number 90001728).
Is Lincoln Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Massachusetts has 189 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Old Ship Meetinghouse, 0.2 miles away.
Can you visit Lincoln Historic District?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Lincoln Historic District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 370 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 63796540 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.