Quick Summary:

  • Question: Where is Dedham located?
    Answer: Dedham is a small town in Norfolk County, MA, on Boston's southwest border.
  • Question: When was Dedham settled and incorporated?
    Answer: Dedham was first settled by Europeans in 1635 and incorporated in 1636.
  • Question: What notable historic house is located in Dedham?
    Answer: Dedham is home to the Fairbanks House, the nation's oldest timber-frame house.
  • Question: What is significant about Mother Brook in Dedham?
    Answer: Created in 1639, Mother Brook is the first man-made canal in North America, linking the Charles and Neponset River.
  • Question: What organization preserves Dedham's history?
    Answer: The Dedham Historical Society was established to preserve the town's history.
  • Question: What famous pottery is associated with Dedham?
    Answer: Dedham is known for the famous and highly coveted Dedham Pottery.


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2. Dedham Historical Society ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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4. Fire and Spa, Inc.

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5. Pilates Redefined

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