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Chelsea, Massachusetts

Located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, Chelsea was founded in 1624. 1908 fire destroyed half. Adjacent Boston large Latino.
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Founded 1624 | Population 40,000 | Peak 40,000 (2024) | County Suffolk County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Chelsea, Massachusetts

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1624 Founded: Chelsea was founded in Suffolk County.
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1908 Fire: Half city destroyed.
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1908 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Chelsea's character and economy.
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1942 Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Chelsea's identity and economy.
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2010 Modern Era: Chelsea continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Chelsea

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Complete Historical Timeline

1624 Culture
Founded
1908 Disaster
Fire
1908 Culture
Higher Education
1942 Government
Military Presence
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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1908 fire destroyed half.
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Most dense MA city.
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Adjacent Boston large Latino.
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Chelsea is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
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Chelsea was founded in 1624.

Famous People from Chelsea, Massachusetts

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Chick Corea
Composer, Pianist · Born Jun 12, 1941 · Died Feb 9, 2021 (age 79)
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Horatio Alger
Writer, Author · Born Jan 13, 1832 · Died Jul 18, 1899 (age 67)
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Lewis Howard Latimer
Teacher, Engineer · Born Sep 4, 1848 · Died Dec 11, 1928 (age 80)
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John Ruiz
Boxer · Born Jan 4, 1972 · Age 54
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Albert DeSalvo
Prolific Offender · Born Sep 3, 1931 · Died Nov 25, 1973 (age 42)

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