Map of Old Norfolk County 1643

In 1643 the Massachusetts Bay Colony assumed control over the plantations of Hampton, Exeter, Dover, and Portsmouth uniting with Salisbury and Haverhill to form Norfolk County. When the colony of New Hampshire was established in 1679, control of the plantations of Hampton, Exeter, Dover, and Portsmouth was given over to New Hampshire. The plantations of Salisbury and Haverhill were turned over to Essex County, and Norfolk County was dissolved. The present day Norfolk County is located entirely in Massachusetts, south of Boston and is made up of 28 communities including Brookline and Dedham.

Re-creation of 1643 Map of Old Norfolk County