Cohasset is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. The town, which split off from Hingham in 1770, derives its name from the Massachusett word "Conahasset". It is an exclave of Norfolk County. As of the 2020 census the population was 8,381.
Northeast
Cohasset
Norfolk County, MA
Population
8,330
Walk Score
60 · Somewhat Walkable
Median rent
$1,430
Median home value
$1,071,800
Settled
1647
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On the National Register
Historic districts
- Cohasset Common Historic District · listed 1996
- Government Island Historic District · listed 1994
- Wilson, Capt. John, House and Bates Ship Chandlery · listed 2002
Notable landmarks
- Cohasset Central Cemetery · listed 2002
- Hagerty, Josephine M., House · listed 1997
- Lothrop, Caleb, House · listed 1976
- Pratt Historic Building · listed 2006
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