About
The town of Rockland, located in Plymouth County, is 20 miles south of Boston and has a population of 17,489 residents.
History
Rockland was settled by European settlers, as a northeastern region of neighboring Abington in 1673. The town separated and incorporated as Rockland on March 9, 1874.
Historically, Rockland is best known for its industrial history and was home to many shoe manufacturers. It is believed that Rockland shod approximately half the shoes for the Union Army during the Civil War.
Present Day
Today Rockland is primarily a suburb of Boston; and the mills have been repurposed into venues for housing and local artists.
Namesake
It is named for the town's rocky nature, which was better suited for mills and industry than for farming.
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Contact Us
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Town Offices
Physical Address
242 Union Street
Rockland, MA 02370
Phone: 781-871-1874
Hours
Monday through Friday:
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Tuesdays
8:30 am to 8 pm on the 1st and 3rdFridays July and August
Closed