Ipswich sprung from an area known as “Agawam” by the indigenous people. It was incorporated as a town in 1634 and is regarded as “America’s best-preserved Puritan town,” due to its 17th to 19th century houses.
A residential community with a vibrant tourism industry, the town is famous for its clams, and for Crane Beach, a barrier beach near the Crane estate. The rural setting provides for exceptional river, marsh and ocean views, as well as extensive open space.
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Opposition by the people of Ipswich to a tax imposed by the King is commemorated in the seal of the town of Ipswich, with the motto, “The Birthplace of American Independence 1687.”
From Boston: Take I-93 North to Exit 28A onto I-95 North. Then, take Exit 70 to merge onto US-1 N. Follow US-1 N/Newburyport Turnpike, Ipswich Rd and Topsfield Rd to Washington St in Ipswich.
MBTA: From Boston, take the Newburyport/Rockport Line to the Ipswich station.