Marshfield MA
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Marshfield's History and More
By Precision Disposal
Marshfield, MA Marshfield, located on the South Shore of Massachusetts, has a long history stretching back to pre-colonial times. It was officially incorporated in 1640 and contained a diverse range of buildings from that period to modern-day building designs.
Marshfield, MA History
The first people to live in what is now Marshfield were Native Americans who lived before the arrival of European settlers. These natives lived by fishing and hunting deer, bears, bobcats, foxes, and wolves for meat and pelts.
In addition, they grew corn, beans, and squash for subsistence farming.
They also fished offshore with canoes made from birch bark which they caulked with asphalt from nearby ponds.
Eventually, the colonists came along who began importing slaves from Africa for their work.
In the early days, Marshfield was mainly used for farming.
However, it gained importance in 1692 when King William's war spilled over into local conflicts between English colonists and natives.
A series of minor skirmishes were fought across Massachusetts, resulting in many deaths on both sides.
These battles are not well documented, but they demonstrated that the area was at risk from attack, so land near Great Pond, which became part of Marshfield in 1732, was set aside to train soldiers.
This park is now known as Popes Hill County Park and includes running trails, picnic facilities, and hiking trails with views out over the water.
It also contains graves belonging to colonial settlers who died nearby as Elizabeth Tilley (1684), Rebecca Nurse (1692), and Giles Corey (1692).
Colonial life in Marshfield revolved around subsistence farming.
Although some mills were built along the coast, most people made their clothes, baked their bread, and brewed alcoholic beverages such as beer or cider instead of water, often tainted with harmful pathogens.
By the time the American Revolutionary War broke out, many Marshfield families had moved closer to Great Pond leaving long-abandoned farms which have since reverted to woodland.
This war brought significant disruption to local communities up and down the East Coast of America.
Still, residents of Marshfield did not see much fighting at all due to its isolated location compared with Boston, New York City, etc., which were on major trade routes that made them valuable to capture.
Life continued slowly after the war ended, and Marshfield slowly began changing from a farming community into a summer resort town for wealthy Bostonians. They wanted to land near the sea with fresh air.
The first significant change was when Captain John Coleman purchased land around Great Pond in 1793 and built an inn called "The Sign of the Ship," which allowed people to stop off on their way up or down Cape Cod.
It also hosted religious services and social events such as dances which helped maintain communities’ spirit.
The following significant change came when whale hunting declined, and whaling ships stopped using Great Pond to rest and repair their vessels. Many of these whalers decided to become farmers instead, leasing land from Coleman or buying it when times were good, leading to many new communities in Marshfield.
By 1817 Coleman was selling off lots on Great Pond to help pay for his ever-expanding business.
These included a general store, blacksmiths shop, and boarding house, which all helped build-up people.
The start of modernization in Marshfield.
As more and more people moved into the area, development increased dramatically, with churches, schools, roads, and stores being built. In addition, railroads reached Marshfield in 1845, connecting it to larger towns such as Boston, resulting in further growth.
This led to the town buying Popes Hill County Park from its private owner, who wanted to stop people cutting down trees within sight of his property for firewood or building materials.
As a result, this area became a free public park in 1888 where all residents could enjoy it from which has been maintained to this day with funding from the town.
In 1857 Henry David Thoreau passed through Marshfield on his trip to Cape Cod and took a short walk around Great Pond. In his book "The natural history of Massachusetts," he wrote: "At the south end [of the pond] is the Popes Hill Training-Field, two or three acres, more elevated than almost any other land in town."
Even back then, people thought it was suitable for military training. In addition, its height gave soldiers a clear view over surrounding areas, making them easier targets for cannon fire.
The following significant change came when William Smith Otis developed a new way to make steel in 1867. This increased Marshfield's importance as a port for shipping steel and ore, increasing the population even more.
Marshfield saw significant changes over the 20th century. Its farms completely disappeared one by one due to new roads, houses being built on old farmland or pressure from developers wanting to construct new buildings on land that was only suitable for farming.
The town tried to stop this at first but eventually realized it was inevitable, so it began buying up some of these properties to prevent them from being altered too much. During World War 2, many people at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge were sent away as part of their duties, leaving behind empty huts they no longer used for.
The town used these huts as temporary housing for people who came to visit their family members at the refuge until they were finished their business.
Then, the huts were put up for sale at affordable prices, which allowed many of them to be purchased by low-income families who couldn't afford their own homes, thus creating several neighborhoods in Marshfield dedicated entirely to this sort of community.
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Whether you need a dumpster for junk removal or compiling all your yard waste into one convenient storage solution, Plymouth Dumpster NBD has all your needs covered.
Each container is clean and well maintained, allowing for safer waste disposal and minor damage to property during transit.
In addition to providing affordable rates, the customer service representatives at Precision Dumpster strive to make your renting process as simple as possible from start to. For roll off dumpsters in the Massachusetts area, our team has got it all for you.
Our team will visit your home or job site to ensure that you receive an appropriate dumpster size for your project, and we'll perform a final inspection of the container before it leaves.
Once your dumpster rental is complete, just fill it up and schedule a pick-up with us! We're happy to provide our customers with accessible roll-away dumpsters in Marshfield, Bellingham, Blackstone MA, Norfolk County, Easton MA, and throughout Massachusetts.
So call us today or request a quote online.
Why choose Precision Disposal for dumpster rental?
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Our dumpster rental has you covered for all your dumpster rental needs!
No matter what type of project you're tackling, we've got the right roll-away dumpster to meet your requirements.
We offer affordable prices for all kinds of waste removal projects throughout Marshfield and surrounding areas in Massachusetts.
We offer dumpster rentals with a reasonable rental period and base rate. If you are looking for a dumpster rental near me, give us a call.
Call us today or request a quote online!
Top Quality Roll-Away Containers - When you rent with us, you can expect nothing but the best.
This is also the most cost effective course of action with any project you may have. If you need a dumpster rental service as soon as possible in the northeastern United States, give us a call and we can provide you with a free quote.
Our team of professionals maintains our dumpsters and ensure they are never more than three years old.
Look no further than our industry grade yard dumpsters for your next project, whether it's a remodeling, construction, or demolition. Anyone can benefit from a dumpster.
Any older units will be retired from service and sold at auction.
This ensures that every container is not only clean but also safe to handle.
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Marshfield, MA History
The first people to live in what is now Marshfield were Native Americans who lived before the arrival of European settlers. These natives lived by fishing and hunting deer, bears, bobcats, foxes, and wolves for meat and pelts.
In addition, they grew corn, beans, and squash for subsistence farming.
They also fished offshore with canoes made from birch bark which they caulked with asphalt from nearby ponds.
Eventually, the colonists came along who began importing slaves from Africa for their work.
In the early days, Marshfield was mainly used for farming.
However, it gained importance in 1692 when King William's war spilled over into local conflicts between English colonists and natives.
A series of minor skirmishes were fought across Massachusetts, resulting in many deaths on both sides.
These battles are not well documented, but they demonstrated that the area was at risk from attack, so land near Great Pond, which became part of Marshfield in 1732, was set aside to train soldiers.
This park is now known as Popes Hill County Park and includes running trails, picnic facilities, and hiking trails with views out over the water.
It also contains graves belonging to colonial settlers who died nearby as Elizabeth Tilley (1684), Rebecca Nurse (1692), and Giles Corey (1692).
Colonial life in Marshfield revolved around subsistence farming.
Although some mills were built along the coast, most people made their clothes, baked their bread, and brewed alcoholic beverages such as beer or cider instead of water, often tainted with harmful pathogens.
By the time the American Revolutionary War broke out, many Marshfield families had moved closer to Great Pond leaving long-abandoned farms which have since reverted to woodland.
This war brought significant disruption to local communities up and down the East Coast of America.
Still, residents of Marshfield did not see much fighting at all due to its isolated location compared with Boston, New York City, etc., which were on major trade routes that made them valuable to capture.
Life continued slowly after the war ended, and Marshfield slowly began changing from a farming community into a summer resort town for wealthy Bostonians. They wanted to land near the sea with fresh air.
The first significant change was when Captain John Coleman purchased land around Great Pond in 1793 and built an inn called "The Sign of the Ship," which allowed people to stop off on their way up or down Cape Cod.
It also hosted religious services and social events such as dances which helped maintain communities’ spirit.
The following significant change came when whale hunting declined, and whaling ships stopped using Great Pond to rest and repair their vessels. Many of these whalers decided to become farmers instead, leasing land from Coleman or buying it when times were good, leading to many new communities in Marshfield.
By 1817 Coleman was selling off lots on Great Pond to help pay for his ever-expanding business.
These included a general store, blacksmiths shop, and boarding house, which all helped build-up people.
The start of modernization in Marshfield.
As more and more people moved into the area, development increased dramatically, with churches, schools, roads, and stores being built. In addition, railroads reached Marshfield in 1845, connecting it to larger towns such as Boston, resulting in further growth.
This led to the town buying Popes Hill County Park from its private owner, who wanted to stop people cutting down trees within sight of his property for firewood or building materials.
As a result, this area became a free public park in 1888 where all residents could enjoy it from which has been maintained to this day with funding from the town.
In 1857 Henry David Thoreau passed through Marshfield on his trip to Cape Cod and took a short walk around Great Pond. In his book "The natural history of Massachusetts," he wrote: "At the south end [of the pond] is the Popes Hill Training-Field, two or three acres, more elevated than almost any other land in town."
Even back then, people thought it was suitable for military training. In addition, its height gave soldiers a clear view over surrounding areas, making them easier targets for cannon fire.
The following significant change came when William Smith Otis developed a new way to make steel in 1867. This increased Marshfield's importance as a port for shipping steel and ore, increasing the population even more.
Marshfield saw significant changes over the 20th century. Its farms completely disappeared one by one due to new roads, houses being built on old farmland or pressure from developers wanting to construct new buildings on land that was only suitable for farming.
The town tried to stop this at first but eventually realized it was inevitable, so it began buying up some of these properties to prevent them from being altered too much. During World War 2, many people at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge were sent away as part of their duties, leaving behind empty huts they no longer used for.
The town used these huts as temporary housing for people who came to visit their family members at the refuge until they were finished their business.
Then, the huts were put up for sale at affordable prices, which allowed many of them to be purchased by low-income families who couldn't afford their own homes, thus creating several neighborhoods in Marshfield dedicated entirely to this sort of community.
Need to rent a dumpster in Marshfield, MA? Precision Disposal is the leading dumpster rental company in Marshfield and other nearby communities. We can provide residential and commercial dumpsters for any project you may need help with!
A dumpster rental Marshfield MA is easy to come by if you know the right people to call. In this case, it's Plymouth Dumpster NBD.
A dumpster rental from Precision Dumpster provides exceptional customer service, excellent value, and a hassle-free experience.
The dumpsters we offer are top quality - we only use sturdy roll-away containers that come in a range of sizes to best suit your needs.
Whether you need a dumpster for junk removal or compiling all your yard waste into one convenient storage solution, Plymouth Dumpster NBD has all your needs covered.
Each container is clean and well maintained, allowing for safer waste disposal and minor damage to property during transit.
In addition to providing affordable rates, the customer service representatives at Precision Dumpster strive to make your renting process as simple as possible from start to. For roll off dumpsters in the Massachusetts area, our team has got it all for you.
Our team will visit your home or job site to ensure that you receive an appropriate dumpster size for your project, and we'll perform a final inspection of the container before it leaves.
Once your dumpster rental is complete, just fill it up and schedule a pick-up with us! We're happy to provide our customers with accessible roll-away dumpsters in Marshfield, Bellingham, Blackstone MA, Norfolk County, Easton MA, and throughout Massachusetts.
So call us today or request a quote online.
Why choose Precision Disposal for dumpster rental?
- We are locally owned and operated.
- Clean, well-maintained dumpsters to protect you & your property
- Top-quality customer service representatives serving Massachusetts
- Roll-off containers for any size job
- Budget-friendly prices with no hidden fees or deposits! Call now!
Call or Text for Pricing
508-466-5460
In accordance with new federal laws, we are required to notify you that when you call, text, or fill out an online form on our website, you are agreeing to communications back from us via text, call and or supplied email contact information.
Our dumpster rental has you covered for all your dumpster rental needs!
No matter what type of project you're tackling, we've got the right roll-away dumpster to meet your requirements.
We offer affordable prices for all kinds of waste removal projects throughout Marshfield and surrounding areas in Massachusetts.
We offer dumpster rentals with a reasonable rental period and base rate. If you are looking for a dumpster rental near me, give us a call.
Call us today or request a quote online!
Top Quality Roll-Away Containers - When you rent with us, you can expect nothing but the best.
This is also the most cost effective course of action with any project you may have. If you need a dumpster rental service as soon as possible in the northeastern United States, give us a call and we can provide you with a free quote.
Our team of professionals maintains our dumpsters and ensure they are never more than three years old.
Look no further than our industry grade yard dumpsters for your next project, whether it's a remodeling, construction, or demolition. Anyone can benefit from a dumpster.
Any older units will be retired from service and sold at auction.
This ensures that every container is not only clean but also safe to handle.
Check Our Other Towns
Carver MA
Kingston MA
Duxbury MA
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