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History. The boundaries of Gloucester originally included the town of Rockport, in an area dubbed "Sandy Bay". The village separated formally from Gloucester on February 27, 1840. In 1873, Gloucester was reincorporated as a city.
25 paź 2020 · 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 humans for thousands of years. Gloucester was visited by many explorers during the early 17th century before it was settled….
This is a timeline of the history of the city of Gloucester, Massachusetts, USA. Prior to 19th century. 1606 - Samuel de Champlain anchors in "Beauport." [1] 1623 - Dorchester Company settlers arrive and setup at Stage Fort Park. [1]
The Gloucester Timeline traces the rich history of Gloucester, Massachusetts, which owes much of its growth and character to its innovation, resilience, and immigrant roots. We provide a brief explanation of each person or event and its significance.
31 paź 2007 · History of the town and city of Gloucester, Cape Ann, Massachusetts : Pringle, James R. (James Robert), b. 1862 : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive.
7 cze 2024 · Gloucester, city, Essex county, northeastern Massachusetts, U.S. It lies on the southern shore of Cape Ann, facing Massachusetts Bay, about 30 miles (48 km) northeast of Boston. Gloucester Harbor was first visited and mapped by Samuel de Champlain in 1605–06, and the site (at Stage Fort Park) was.
This page features existing houses in Gloucester constructed before the Revolutionary War that retain their early integrity of appearance. Gloucester shares the Cape Ann peninsula with Rockport, a popular tourist destination. Black and white photos and historic information are provided by the MACRIS web site of the Massachusetts Historical ...
