 Welcome toDuxbury Massachusetts
Duxbury founded in 1637, was named by Myles Standish after Duxbury Woods in his home town of Chorley, Lancashire, Great Britian. Settled by the Pilgrims Myles Standish, and John Alden in 1624, Duxbury was incorporated in 1637. Duxbury is primarily a residential community on the Atlantic coast in Plymouth County Massachusetts.
Duxbury is approximately 35 miles south of Boston and has a more than 14,000 citizens. The Town was a center of shipbuilding until the mid-nineteenth century when ships became too large for the shallow bay. Many historic and beautiful homes from Pilgrim times and the shipbuilding period still exist.
The town covers approximately 23 square miles and is predominately residential (96.4% of assessed value in fiscal 2003), with a very small commercial component.
Snug Harbor on Duxbury Bay, just north of Plymouth Bay, is one of the most attractive recreational boat basins on the Massachusetts coast.
This coastal location continues to play a vibrant role in the character of the community.
Duxbury Beach is a major, unspoiled, natural recreational asset and the bay itself supports an active shellfish industry with important conservation characteristics. Duxbury Beach is well known as one of the most beautiful and accessible beaches in Massachusetts.
Most residents are employed in managerial and executive positions in the greater Boston area and have access to Boston via Rte 3 and commuter rail stops in nearby towns. The town is considered an affluent suburb of Boston. In 2008 the median price of a home was $641,332.
Duxbury is a town of choice for families seeking excellent schools, outstanding community services and a pleasant residential atmosphere. The town prides itself on its excellent school system and extensive participation of citizens in community activity. Over 93 % of graduating high school students advanced to higher education.
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