In 1717 the western portion of the original grant was separated and incorporated as the town of Hanover, and in 1849 another westerly section became the town of South Scituate, which later changed its name to Norwell.
The western portion of the original grant was separated and incorporated as the town of Hanover. This was in 1717. Another westerly section became the town of South Scituate. This was in 1849. South Scituate later changed its name to Norwell.