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Methuen, Massachusetts

Located in Essex County, Massachusetts, Methuen was founded in 1725. On the NH border in the Merrimack Valley. Adjacent to Lawrence.
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Founded 1725 | Population 52,000 | Peak 52,000 (2024) | County Essex County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Methuen, Massachusetts

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1725 Founded: Methuen was founded by colonial settlers in Essex County.
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1725 Incorporated: Merrimack Valley.
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2010 Modern Era: Methuen continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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2020 Modern Growth: Methuen continued to grow as part of its metropolitan area.
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Latest News in Methuen

Apr 10, 2026
Pattern of Deaths and Disappearances Among U.S. Scientists Sparks Calls for Federal Scrutiny
The quiet death of a veteran NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory scientist in 2023 has resurfaced amid a string of unexplained fataliti…
Feb 13, 2016
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…
Feb 7, 2016
Teen Advised Take Pregnancy Test After he Complains Pain Side Gets Some
SOMERVILLE, Mass. — Back in February 2016, a Massachusetts teenager walked into a doctor’s office complaining of sharp pai…
Jan 26, 2016
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&#…
Nov 20, 2015
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…
Oct 28, 2015
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…

Complete Historical Timeline

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Did You Know?

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On the NH border in the Merrimack Valley.
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Adjacent to Lawrence.
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Named for Paul Methuen, English baron.
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Methuen is located in Essex County, Massachusetts.
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Methuen was founded in 1725.

Famous People from Methuen, Massachusetts

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Elias James Corey
Chemist, University Teacher · Born Jul 12, 1928 · Age 97
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Joanne Chory
Biologist, University Teacher · Born Mar 19, 1955 · Died Nov 12, 2024 (age 69)
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Pamela Gidley
Actor, Celebrity · Born Jun 11, 1965 · Died Apr 16, 2018 (age 52)
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Susie Castillo
Actor, Model · Born Oct 27, 1979 · Age 46
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Georges Niang
Basketball Player · Born Jun 17, 1993 · Age 32

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