Scituate

Town in southeastern Massachusetts, in Plymouth County, on the Atlantic Ocean, 34 km/21 mi southeast of Boston; population (2000 est) 5,100. It has long been a summer resort with market gardening, fruit farming, and maritime trades, and is a growing suburb. It was incorporated in 1636.

Scituate was founded in 1626, by settlers from Kent, England, who were members of the Plymouth colony. The first village and meeting house in the town date from 1633.

North Scituate, Egypt, Shore Acres, Sand Hill, and Greenbush are included in Scituate.

Scituate has four entries on the national register of historic places. These include two lighthouses dating from 1811. Heritage Day celebrations are held each August.

Scituate

Town in north-central Rhode Island, just west of Cranston and 18 km/11 mi west of Providence; population (1990) 9,800. It is situated on the North Branch of the Pawtuxet River (dammed to create the Scituate Reservoir), and is largely suburban and rural.

It includes Hope and North Scituate, the administrative centre.