History of the Charles River
The Charles River is an 83-mile-long river in Massachusetts that flows northeast from Hopkington to Boston Harbor. The river follows a meandering, winding course which is the result of the… Read more »
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History of Plum Island in Massachusetts
Plum Island is a barrier island near Newburyport, Massachusetts. It was first settled in the early 17th century and was shared by the towns of Newbury, Rowley and Ipswich, Massachusetts…. Read more »
History of Hull, Massachusetts
Originally known as Nantasket, Hull is a historic town in Plymouth County and is one of the oldest towns in Massachusetts. The following is a timeline of the history of… Read more »
History of Ipswich, Massachusetts
Ipswich is a charming and historic town in Massachusetts. It is home to the largest number of historic houses in America and has the oldest double-arch stone bridge in America…. Read more »
History of Gloucester, Massachusetts
Gloucester is a historic town in Massachusetts. The Cape Ann peninsula where Gloucester is located was created by glaciers about 21,000 years ago and the area has been inhabited by… Read more »