Marblehead, MA
A coastal community of 20,630 residents located just 18 miles north of Boston, Marblehead is famous for its unsurpassed contributions to the American Revolution and Civil War.
Today, the quaint narrow streets and historic 17th and 18th century buildings mirror Marblehead as it existed since its founding in 1629, providing a rare glimpse into the past. Marblehead today continues to be a sailing and small-town tourism destination in the summer months.
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Settled
1629
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Population
20,630
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Did you know?
Marblehead Men’s Softball League which was established in 1939 and is the oldest and longest standing adult softball league in the world.
Highlights
- Jeremiah Lee Mansion
- King Hooper Mansion/Marblehead Arts
- Marblehead Light
- Fort Sewall
- Little Harbor
- Marblehead Neck Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary
- Crocker Park, and Devereux Beach
- Archibald Willard’s famous painting “The Spirit of ’76” currently resides in Abbot Hall.
Getting Here
From Boston: Take MA-1A N, Lynn Shore Dr, Humphrey Street, and MA-129 E/Atlantic Ave to Prospect St in Marblehead.
MBTA: Take the Newburyport/Rockport line into either Salem, MA, or Swampscott, MA, before seeking local transportation into Marblehead, MA
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