Carver, Massachusetts
Carver is a town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 11,645 at the 2020 census. It is named for John Carver, the first governor of the Plymouth Colony. The town features two popular tourist attractions: Edaville USA theme park and King Richard's Faire, the largest and longest-running renaissance fair in New England.
Carver, Massachusetts | |
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Town | |
| Town of Carver | |
Town Hall | |
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Flag Seal | |
Location in Plymouth County in Massachusetts | |
| Coordinates: 41°53′00″N 70°45′47″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Plymouth |
| Settled | 1660 |
| Incorporated | 1790 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Open town meeting |
| Area | |
| • Total | 39.7 sq mi (102.9 km2) |
| • Land | 37.4 sq mi (96.9 km2) |
| • Water | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 11,645 |
| • Density | 290/sq mi (110/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern) |
| ZIP code | 02330 |
| Area code | 508 / 774 |
| FIPS code | 25-11665 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0618337 |
| Website | www.carverma.org |
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