South Hingham Historic District
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
South Hingham Historic District, at Roughly along Main St., from Cushing St. to Tower Brook Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 24, 1998. The Register lists it for its agriculture, architecture, historic - non-aboriginal and conservation, at the local level. It describes its style as Colonial, as it does for 160 other Massachusetts listings. The district takes in 143 historic buildings. The listing covers 224.5 acres.
What it isHistoric district in Massachusetts, United States. 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 · 130 MB · National Archives↗Finding South Hingham Historic District
Roughly along Main St., from Cushing St. to Tower Brook Rd., Hingham
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
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 South Hingham Historic District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about South Hingham Historic District
Is South Hingham Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jul 24, 1998 (Register number 98000838).
Is South Hingham 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, 2.1 miles away.
Can you visit South Hingham 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 South Hingham Historic District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 130 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 63796463 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.