It was named by Myles Standish after Duxbury Woods in his hometown of Chorley and Great Britain.
Duxbury, founded in 1637, was named by Myles Standish after Duxbury Woods in his hometown of Chorley, Lancashire, Great Britain. Settled by the Pilgrims Myles Standish, and John Alden in 1624, Duxbury was incorporated in 1637. Known at the time as a shipbuilding community, today the town is known for its oyster beds and cranberries.
Located 35 miles southeast of Boston, Duxbury is bordered by Cape Cod Bay to the east, and Duxbury Bay and Kingston Bay to the southeast. It has gained popularity as a summer destination, with many flocking to Duxbury Beach every year. A few other notable points of interest include the historic Alden House Museum and King Caesar House, as well as Island Creek.
1,587 people live in Duxbury, where the median age is 54.1 and the average individual income is $87,521. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Duxbury, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Boofas at Green Harbor, Keegan Kreations, and The Meat & Cheese Project.
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Dining | 4.05 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Dining | 4.1 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Dining | 4.58 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Dining | 4.83 miles | 74 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
Active | 2.65 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Active | 4.66 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Active | 2.66 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Active | 2.71 miles | 11 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
Beauty | 4.04 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Beauty | 4.6 miles | 13 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Beauty | 4.38 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Beauty | 3.37 miles | 16 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Duxbury has 670 households, with an average household size of 2.37. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Duxbury do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 1,587 people call Duxbury home. The population density is 718.84 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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