Hockomock Swamp

The Hockomock Swamp is a vast wetland encompassing much of the northern part of southeastern , United States. This 16,950-acre land is considered the largest freshwater swamp in the state.
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  • Type: Swamp
  • Description: swampland in Massachusetts, United States of America
  • Also known as: “Great Cedar Swamp”, “Hock Mock Swamp”, “Hockomack Swamp”, and “Хокомок”

Places of Interest

Highlights: Cochesett Graveyard.

Cemetery
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is a cemetery, which is situated 2 miles northeast of Hockomock Swamp.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Raynham and Easton.

Town
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Taunton is a city in with a population of 59,000. is situated 3½ miles south of Hockomock Swamp.

Town
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Mansfield is a city of 24,000 people in . is situated 3½ miles northwest of Hockomock Swamp.

Town
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Bridgewater is a city in . is situated 4 miles northeast of Hockomock Swamp.

Hockomock Swamp

Latitude
41.99706° or 41° 59′ 49″ north
Longitude
-71.07497° or 71° 4′ 30″ west
Elevation
56 feet (17 metres)
Open location code
87HCXWWG+R2
Geo­Names ID
4939606
Wiki­data ID
Q14715542
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Russian—“Hockomock Swamp” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Hockomock Swamp”
  • Russian: “Хокомокское болото”
  • “Hockomock Swamp”

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Algers Corner and Pratts Corner.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: South Island and Pine Grove Cemetery.

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Worth a closer look: Boston and Cambridge.

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