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Haverhill, Massachusetts

Located in Essex County, Massachusetts, Haverhill was founded in 1640. Hannah Duston was the first American woman honored with a statue for killing her Native captors in 1697. Was a major shoe manufacturing center in the 1800s.
Founded 1640 | Population 69,000 | Peak 69,000 (2024) | County Essex County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Haverhill, Massachusetts

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1640Founded: Merrimack River settlement.
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1697Hannah Duston: Captive kills captors; first woman honored with statue.
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1882Shoe Industry: Major shoe manufacturing center.
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2010Modern Era: Haverhill continued to develop as part of the region, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1640 Culture
Founded
1697 Culture
Hannah Duston
1882 Industry
Shoe Industry
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Hannah Duston was the first American woman honored with a statue for killing her Native captors in 1697.
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Was a major shoe manufacturing center in the 1800s.
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On the Merrimack River near the NH border.
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Haverhill is located in Essex County, Massachusetts.
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Haverhill was founded in 1640.

Famous People from Haverhill, Massachusetts

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James Rothman
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Rob Zombie
Screenwriter, Actor · Born Jan 12, 1965 · Age 61
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John Greenleaf Whittier
Writer, Lawyer · Born Dec 17, 1807 · Died Sep 7, 1892 (age 84)
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Sylvia Hitchcock
Actor, Model · Born Jan 31, 1946 · Died Aug 16, 2015 (age 69)
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Tom Bergeron
Actor, Writer · Born May 6, 1955 · Age 70
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