Norfolk County, MA House History Guides (All Towns)
Find town-specific house history research links for all 28 Norfolk County municipalities—deeds, maps, taxes, directories, newspapers, cemeteries, and more.
What’s in Each Guide
- Land Records/Deeds
- Probate Records
- Census Records
- Vital Records
- Historical Maps
- Preservation Publications
- City Directories
- Tax Records
- Newspapers
- Cemeteries
- Local Repositories
- Local History Books
The House History Guides are individualized for each town and point you to all the specific resources you need to research the history of your house. (By the way, these resources are great for genealogists too!)
You will find information on where to look for land, probate, census, and vital records. There are also lots of links to historical maps which is critical for understanding how your property has changed through the years. You’ll also find pointers for preservation publications, city directories, tax records, newspapers. Each town has list of cemeteries with further cemetery info. Lastly, you’ll find essential local resources and a list of local history books.
Norfolk County, Massachusetts Towns (A-Z):
Ready to dive in? Choose your town above and start researching today.
You can use the Get Started section if you’re new to house history research or the quick reference 10 Steps to Researching the History of Your House.
Access the full Massachusetts House History Guide List here.
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