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Town in Massachusetts, United States

1635Established

4,979Population

8.1 sq miArea

105 ftElevation

Wenham () is a town in Essex County, Massachusetts. The population was 4,979 at the time of the 2020 census. The town of Wenham was settled in 1635 and incorporated in 1643, and is closely tied to its neighboring town of Hamilton, sharing a school system, library, recreation department and commuter rail station. Noted for its historic character and rural scenery, Wenham has farm lands, lakes, woodlands, historic homes, and old stone walls that accompany its winding tree-lined roads. It features nearly 300 acres (120 ha) of parks, playgrounds, and recreational lands.

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#74Best public schoolsof 282 in MA

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Bessie Buker ElementaryElementary · Grades K–5 · 255 students THE ACADEMY AT PENGUIN HALL

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