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WHAT'S IN A NAME? ; May Elm Farm, Norwell

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From: The Patriot Ledger Quincy, MA
Date: 20080130
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Ever wonder how streets, parks and ponds get their names?

So have we.

Each Wednesday, you can read about the history and people behind those names, only in your Patriot Ledger.

WHERE: 841 Main St.

WHEN IT WAS NAMED: Mid-19th century

NAMED FOR: The Rev. Samuel May, pastor of Scituate's Second Parish Church (now Norwell's First Parish Church), from 1836 to 1842

HISTORY: The Rev. May was the uncle of author Louisa May Alcott, who is believed to have spent summers at the house as a child. He planted the elm trees that gave the property its name. No farming is done there now.

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