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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

Jan 1, 1970
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…
Jan 1, 1970
Mom 3 Takes Closer Look Licence Realizes Something Very Wrong Photo
BOSTON — On a chilly January day in 2016, a Massachusetts mother of three found herself staring at her daughter’s driver&#…
Jan 1, 1970
Remember Woman who Sued 8 Year Old Nephew 127000 Over Hug Verdict
BOSTON, Nov. 20, 2015 — In a case that left people scratching their heads, a Massachusetts woman took her 8-year-old nephew to c…
Jan 1, 1970
Couple Gets Over 2300 Years Prison Child Pornography
BOSTON (October 28, 2015) — In a case that left many stunned by its severity, a Massachusetts couple was sentenced to a combined…
Jan 1, 1970
Trump Rises 20000 Massachusetts Democrats Leave Party
BOSTON, Massachusetts — In the heat of the 2016 presidential race, Donald Trump’s rapid climb in the polls sparked an unex…
Jan 1, 1970
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…

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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