Plymouth County is a county in the U.S. state of Massachusetts,south of Boston. As of the 2020 census,the population was 530,819. Its county seats are Plymouth and Brockton. In 1685,the county was created by the Plymouth General Court,the legislature of Plymouth Colony,predating its annexation by the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
Plymouth Colony was the first permanent English colony in New England from 1620 and the third permanent English colony in America,after Newfoundland and the Jamestown Colony. It was settled by the passengers on the Mayflower at a location that had previously been surveyed and named by Captain John Smith. The settlement served as the capital of the colony and developed as the town of Plymouth,Massachusetts. At its height,Plymouth Colony occupied most of what is now the southeastern portion of Massachusetts. Many of the people and events surrounding Plymouth Colony have become part of American folklore,including the American tradition of Thanksgiving and the monument of Plymouth Rock.
Plymouth is a town and county seat of Plymouth County,Massachusetts,United States. Located in Greater Boston,the town holds a place of great prominence in American history,folklore,and culture,and is known as "America's Hometown". Plymouth was the site of the colony founded in 1620 by the Mayflower Pilgrims,where New England was first established. It is the oldest municipality in New England and one of the oldest in the United States. The town has served as the location of several prominent events,one of the more notable being the First Thanksgiving feast. Plymouth served as the capital of Plymouth Colony from its founding in 1620 until the colony's merger with the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1691. The English explorer John Smith named the area Plymouth and the region 'New England' during his voyage of 1614. It was a later coincidence that,after an aborted attempt to make the 1620 trans-Atlantic crossing from Southampton,the Mayflower finally set sail for America from Plymouth,England.
King Philip's War was an armed conflict in 1675–1676 between a group of indigenous peoples of the Northeastern Woodlands against the English New England Colonies and their indigenous allies. The war is named for Metacom,the Pokanoket chief and sachem of the Wampanoag who adopted the English name Philip because of the friendly relations between his father Massasoit and the Plymouth Colony. The war continued in the most northern reaches of New England until the signing of the Treaty of Casco Bay on April 12,1678.
Massachusetts's 9th congressional district is located in eastern Massachusetts. It is represented by Democrat William R. Keating. With a Cook Partisan Voting Index rating of D+6,it is the least Democratic district in Massachusetts,a state with an all-Democratic congressional delegation.
Plymouth Municipal Airport is a town-owned,public-use airport located four nautical miles (7 km) southwest of the central business district of Plymouth,a town in Plymouth County,Massachusetts,United States. According to the FAA's National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2009–2013,it is categorized as a general aviation airport. Due to space issues,the airport has two gates in Carver,Massachusetts.
Plymouth Public Schools is a school district that serves Plymouth,Massachusetts. It operates 12 schools,making it one of the largest town school districts in the state. In June 2021,the Plymouth Public Schools were placed into a state program for schools or districts that disproportionately suspend nonwhite students or students with disabilities.
Massachusetts Senate's Plymouth and Barnstable district in the United States is one of 40 legislative districts of the Massachusetts Senate. It covers 33.3% of Barnstable County and 17.6% of Plymouth County population. Democrat Susan Moran of Falmouth has represented the district since May 2020,after a special election was called when Republican Vinny deMacedo of Plymouth resigned in November 2019.
Massachusetts Senate's 2nd Plymouth and Bristol district in the United States is one of 40 legislative districts of the Massachusetts Senate. It covers 1.4% of Bristol County and 31.0% of Plymouth County population in 2010. Democrat Michael Brady of Brockton has represented the district since 2015. Candidates running for this district seat in the 2020 Massachusetts general election include Moises Rodrigues.
Massachusetts House of Representatives' 1st Plymouth district in the United States is one of 160 legislative districts included in the lower house of the Massachusetts General Court. It covers part of the city of Plymouth in Plymouth County. Republican Matt Muratore of Plymouth has represented the district since 2015.
Massachusetts House of Representatives' 8th Plymouth district in the United States is one of 160 legislative districts included in the lower house of the Massachusetts General Court. It covers parts of Bristol County and Plymouth County. Republican Angelo D'Emilia of Bridgewater has represented the district from 2011 to 2025. Upon D'Emilia's retirement,Democrat Dennis Gallagher defeated Republican Sandra Wright in the 2024 election,becoming the first Democrat to hold the seat since 2010.
Massachusetts House of Representatives' 11th Plymouth district in the United States is one of 160 legislative districts included in the lower house of the Massachusetts General Court. It covers parts of Bristol County and Plymouth County. Democrat Rita Mendes of Easton represented the district had represented the district since 2023.
Massachusetts House of Representatives' 2nd Plymouth district in the United States is one of 160 legislative districts included in the lower house of the Massachusetts General Court. It covers part of Plymouth County. The seat is currently vacant since the death of Republican Representative Susan Williams Gifford of Wareham who represnted the district from 2003 until her death in 2024.
Massachusetts House of Representatives' 4th Plymouth district in the United States is one of 160 legislative districts included in the lower house of the Massachusetts General Court. It covers part of Plymouth County. Democrat Patrick Kearney of Scituate has represented the district since 2019.
Massachusetts House of Representatives' 5th Plymouth district in the United States is one of 160 legislative districts included in the lower house of the Massachusetts General Court. It covers part of Plymouth County. Republican David DeCoste of Norwell has represented the district since 2015.
Massachusetts House of Representatives' 6th Plymouth district in the United States is one of 160 legislative districts included in the lower house of the Massachusetts General Court. It covers part of Plymouth County. Democrat Josh Cutler of Duxbury most recently represented the district from 2013 to 2024;Republican Ken Sweezey of Pembroke will assume office in January 2025 after winning the 2024 election to the State House.
Massachusetts House of Representatives' 7th Plymouth district in the United States is one of 160 legislative districts included in the lower house of the Massachusetts General Court. It covers part of Plymouth County. Republican Alyson Sullivan of Abington has represented the district since 2019.
Massachusetts House of Representatives' 12th Plymouth district in the United States is one of 160 legislative districts included in the lower house of the Massachusetts General Court. It covers part of Plymouth County. Democrat Kathy LaNatra of Kingston has represented the district since 2019.
Massachusetts Senate's Norfolk,Plymouth and Bristol district is one of 40 legislative districts of the Massachusetts Senate. It covers portions of Bristol,Plymouth,and Norfolk counties.
The 2022 Massachusetts State Senate election was held on Tuesday,November 8,2022,with the primary election having been held on Tuesday,September 6,2022. Massachusetts voters selected all 40 members of the State Senate to serve two-year terms in the 2023–2024 Massachusetts legislature. The election coincided with United States national elections and Massachusetts state elections,including U.S. House,Governor,and Massachusetts House.
