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Beverly, Massachusetts

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Founded 1668 | Population 42,000 | Peak 42,000 (2024) | County Essex County

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1775 Navy: Birthplace US Navy.
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Latest News in Beverly

Feb 13, 2016
Mom and Dad who Neglected Starved Baby Learn Their Fates
BOSTON — In a case that shocked many, a Massachusetts couple faced the consequences of their actions on February 13, 2016, after…
Mar 19, 2015
Woman Whose Car Flipped Over Thinks Man Coming Help Then Sees what Hes
BOSTON — On a rainy March evening in 2015, Sarah Thompson’s drive home took a terrifying turn when her car skidded off the…
Jan 16, 2015
Mom Warns Other Parents After Cvs Medication Debacle Almost Ended Tragedy
BOSTON, Jan. 16, 2015 — A routine pharmacy visit nearly turned tragic for a Massachusetts mom, who says a mix-up at her local CV…

Complete Historical Timeline

1775 Government
Navy

Did You Know?

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First Navy vessel sailed from Beverly 1775.
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North Shore near Salem.
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Endicott College.

Famous People from Beverly, Massachusetts

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David Morse
Screenwriter, Actor · Born Oct 11, 1953 · Age 72
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Philip Wylie
Screenwriter, Writer · Born May 12, 1902 · Died Oct 25, 1971 (age 69)
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Rita R. Colwell
Biologist, Microbiologist · Born Nov 23, 1934 · Age 91
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Nik Caner-Medley
Basketball Player · Born Oct 20, 1983 · Age 42
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Henry Larcom Abbot
Engineer, Military Officer · Born Aug 13, 1831 · Died Oct 1, 1927 (age 96)

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