Marblehead


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North America, Mid-Atlantic Seaport, City Marblehead

Founded on Cape Ann in 1620s by West Country fishermen. Originally part of Salem. Part of Essex County directly fronting on Massachusetts Bay.

Became important fishing and shipping center in 18th century, second only to Boston in 1750s in population, ships and maritime trade.

Sources

Robert A. McCaughey

Compiler

Peter Richards

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