The Ipswich Town Wharf is a historic site located on the Ipswich River in Ipswich. It was established in 1634 as the first public wharf in the colony of Massachusetts Bay and served as a vital port for trade, fishing, and shipbuilding. The wharf was also the scene of several notable events, such as the arrival of the first printing press in New England in 1660, and the departure of the Ipswich militia to fight in the American Revolution in 1775. Today, the wharf is a popular destination for boaters, kayakers, and tourists who enjoy the scenic views of the river and the historic buildings that line its banks. The wharf is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is part of the Ipswich Historic District.

In November 1634, it was agreed that “the length of Ipswich should extend westward unto the burying place (Old North Burying Ground), and eastward unto a cove of the river, unto the planting ground of John Pirkings the Elder.” The cove mentioned here was where the Ipswich River lapped East Street before Agawam Avenue. In the 19th Century, wharves and coal barns lined the Ipswich River, but the Town Landing as we know it today did not exist until 1916.

The Ipswich Town Warf is located on the Ipswich River at East Street.