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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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1640 Founded: Merrimack River settlement.
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1697 Hannah Duston: Captive kills captors; first woman honored with statue.
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1882 Shoe Industry: Major shoe manufacturing center.
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2010 Modern 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.

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