Hockomock Swamp
The Hockomock Swamp is a vast wetland encompassing much of the northern part of southeastern Massachusetts. This 16,950-acre land is considered the largest freshwater swamp in the state. It acts as a natural flood control mechanism for the region.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: Swamp
- Description: swampland in Massachusetts, United States of America
- Also known as: “Great Cedar Swamp”, “Hock Mock Swamp”, and “Hockomack Swamp”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Cochesett Graveyard.
Cochesett Graveyard
Cemetery
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Cochesett Graveyard is a cemetery, which is situated 2 miles northeast of Hockomock Swamp.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Raynham and Easton.
Raynham
Town
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Taunton is a city in Massachusetts with a population of 59,000. It is nicknamed the "Silver City" for its tradition as a center of silversmithing, and the "Christmas City" for its festive Christmas displays on Taunton Green. Raynham is situated 3½ miles south of Hockomock Swamp.
Easton
Town
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Mansfield is a city of 24,000 people in Massachusetts. Mansfield is the home of the Xfinity Center concert venue, one of the most popular in New England. Easton is situated 3½ miles northwest of Hockomock Swamp.
West Bridgewater
Town
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Bridgewater is a city in Massachusetts. Its population was about 29,000 in the 2020 census, and it is home to Bridgewater State College. This article also covers East Bridgewater, population about 14k in the 2020 census; and West Bridgewater, population about 8k in the 2020 census. West Bridgewater is situated 4 miles northeast of Hockomock Swamp.
Hockomock Swamp
- Categories: marsh and body of water
- Location: Bristol, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Russian—“Hockomock Swamp” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Hockomock Swamp”
- Russian: “Хокомок”
- Russian: “Хокомокское болото”
- “Hockomock Swamp”
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Algers Corner and Pratts Corner.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include South Island and Pine Grove Cemetery.
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