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Walpole

Massachusetts, United States · North America

About Walpole

Walpole is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Sharon, 30km from Skinny House.

Walpole is a town located in Massachusetts, United States. With a population of 5,918, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Walpole sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Walpole to your route.

About Walpole

Walpole is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. Walpole Town, as the Census refers to it, is located approximately 18 miles (29 km) south of downtown Boston, Massachusetts, and 30 miles (48 km) north of Providence, Rhode Island. The population of Walpole was 26,383 at the 2020 census. Walpole was

Read more first settled in 1659 and was considered a part of Dedham until officially incorporated in 1724. The town was named after Sir Robert Walpole, de facto first prime minister of Great Britain. It also encompasses the entirely distinct entity of Walpole (CDP), with its much smaller area of 2.9 square miles.

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Where is Walpole located?

Walpole is located in Massachusetts, United States, North America. The coordinates are 42.1418 latitude, -71.2495 longitude.

What is the population of Walpole?

Walpole has a population of approximately 5,918 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
5,918
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Massachusetts
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.1418, -71.2495

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Worth the detour from Walpole

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

Museum of Fine Arts Boston

One of the most comprehensive art museums in the world, with exceptional collections of Asian, Egyptian, and Impressionist art.

25 km · about 30 min drive

photogenic

Skinny House

Boston's narrowest house, four storeys tall and just 10.4 feet across at its widest, tapering to 6.2 feet inside: narrow enough to touch both walls. Wedged into Hull Street opposite Copp's Hill Burying Ground.

30 km · about 35 min drive

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  • 77 kmOcean Drive (Newport)Newport's famed 10-mile shoreline loop past Gilded Age mansions and rocky Atlantic coast, with Brenton Point State Park as its windswept centerpiece for sunsets and kite flying.

Nearby Destinations

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