Massachusetts Gazetteer
Farnham Rock is a physical feature (island) in Plymouth County. The primary coordinates for Farnham Rock places it within the MA 02332 ZIP Code delivery area.
| Feature Name: | Farnham Rock |
| Category: | Massachusetts physical, cultural and historic features |
| Feature Type: | Physical |
| Class: | Island |
| Description: | Located in Massachusetts Bay 1.5 miles east of Brant Rock and 2 miles northeast of Green Harbor; Town of Marshfield. |
| History: | Named for Captain Farnham, the skipper of the ship, 'Perth Amboy', which struck the rock (US-T121). |
| County: | Plymouth County |
| Latitude: | 42.0916667 |
| Longitude: | -70.6111111 |
Variant (Nonofficial) Names for Farnham Rock: Farnham Rock.
Note that you do not have the right to enter private property without the owner's permission. You do have a right to access goverment property that is open to the general public. The GNIS Feature Detail Report for Farnham Rock does not include property ownership information.
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