Wrentham was settled in response to a vote by Dedham selectmen who, in the early 1660s, 'deputed men to search and view Indian lands around Wollomonopoag' - as the area was then known. After viewing the land 'near about the pond' now known as Lake Pearl the men recommended to Dedham town meeting that a settlement be located here.

Shortly thereafter Dedham general town meeting voted to establish a plantation on the 6 sq. miles purchased from King Philip for L20, 10 S. Settlers drew lots for parcels of land in the Plantation. And after a rough start, Wrentham was actually incorporated in 1673. And thus Wrentham was born.

It is interesting to note that at various times throughout her history Wrentham has been known by a number of names including: Wollomonopoag, Sheldonville, Lake Pearl Station, and Wampum Station.