About Pembroke Ma

History

Pembroke has a long and rich history and in 1650 among the first European settlers were Robert Barker and Dolor Davis. Prior to their arrival, those people dwelling here were members of the Wampanoag and the Massachuset tribes. English land grants provided settlers large tracts of land in Duxbury, Scituate, and Marshfield of which the lands of Mattakeesett were originally a part.*

The land that is Pembroke today was originally part of Duxbury and was acquired by Major Josiah Winslow of Marshfield in what is referred to as the “Major’s Purchase.” Major Winslow purchased the lands from the Native American Chief Josiah Wampatuck (1627-1669) who was grand Sachem of the Massachuset tribe of Algonquin Indians and son of the Great Massachusetts Sachem Chickataubut.  In 1712, Pembroke was incorporated as a separate town and named for the town of Pembroke, Wales. Brookfield was considered as a name and rejected, as it was already the name of a town in Worcester County. While much of Pembroke was formerly Duxbury, the Two-Mile District near the North River that today is North Pembroke was formerly part of Scituate. The former Pembroke village of Crookertown was previously part of Marshfield.

Why Live in Pembroke?

The town has many bodies of water, including the North River and Indian Head River; Oldham, Furnace, Great Sandy Bottom, Little Sandy Bottom, and Stetson Ponds; and Silver Lake. With a population of 18,410 people and three constituent neighborhoods, Pembroke is the 109th largest community in Massachusetts.

Because of many things, Pembroke is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Pembroke a place where both parents and children where people are able to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Pembroke has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Pembroke’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.

My Favorite Restaurant Picks for Pembroke

Route 53 Tavern A family restaurant with fresh made from scratch american food

The Blacksmith Tavern A Twist on Modern American Food

Towne Tavern & Tree House Enjoy a few on the water from the tree house while eating your favorite comfort foods

If you are considering buying a home in Pembroke, MA, please feel free to contact Realtor Deborah Grigas at Coldwell Banker Realty at 978-407-0993 or by email at Deborah.grigas@cbrealty.com.