The town of Hingham, Massachusetts is located about 8 miles south of Boston in an area of the state known as the “South Shore.” Hingham has a population of approximately 22,561 and a total area of 25 square miles. Hingham was originally named “Bare Cove” by the founding English settlers in 1633. Hingham is part of Plymouth County. The Hingham District Court is located at 28 George Washington Boulevard and serves the following municipalities: