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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

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