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Lynn, Massachusetts

Located in Essex County, Massachusetts, Lynn was founded in 1629. Lynn was once the shoe manufacturing capital of the world. GE Aviation still builds jet engines in Lynn.
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Founded 1629 | Population 101,000 | Peak 101,000 (2024) | County Essex County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Lynn, Massachusetts

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1629 Founded: Colonial settlement on Massachusetts Bay.
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1850 Shoe Capital: Largest shoe manufacturing city in the world.
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1981 GE Jet Engines: General Electric jet engine plant.
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2020 Diverse Gateway City: Large immigrant communities.
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Latest News in Lynn

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
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 1, 1970
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

1629 Culture
Founded
1850 Industry
Shoe Capital
1981 Industry
GE Jet Engines
2020 Culture
Diverse Gateway City

Did You Know?

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Lynn was once the shoe manufacturing capital of the world.
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GE Aviation still builds jet engines in Lynn.
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Lynn Beach is the closest ocean beach to downtown Boston.
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Lynn is located in Essex County, Massachusetts.
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Lynn was founded in 1629.

Famous People from Lynn, Massachusetts

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Walter Brennan
Actor, Singer · Born Jul 25, 1894 · Died Sep 21, 1974 (age 80)
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Ruth Roman
Actor, Stage Actor · Born Dec 22, 1922 · Died Sep 9, 1999 (age 76)
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Frederick Irving Herzberg
Economist, Psychologist · Born Apr 18, 1923 · Died Jan 19, 2000 (age 76)
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Mike Ness
Singer, Singer-Songwriter · Born Apr 3, 1962 · Age 63
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Verna Bloom
Actor, Television Actor · Born Aug 7, 1938 · Died Jan 9, 2019 (age 80)

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