51-578: The Simon Bradstreet House is a historic house built in 1723 located at 1 Mechanic Street, at the corner of Pearl Street, in Marblehead, Massachusetts . It is a contributing building in the National Register of Historic Places -listed Marblehead Historic District . The house was erected by the Rev. Simon Bradstreet, the great grandson of the last bay colony governor. and the second minister of
102-786: A Pilgrim from the Mayflower , had arrived in the area and established a fishing village at Marblehead Little Harbor. In May 1635, the General Court of Massachusetts Bay established the town of Marblehead on land that belonged to Salem. Marblehead residents, who never saw eye-to-eye with their more devout and conservative neighbors, were delighted, but less than a year later, the lawmakers reversed themselves. Marblehead finally became independent of Salem in 1649. At times called " Marvell Head" , " Marble Harbour " (by Captain John Smith ) and " Foy " (by immigrants from Fowey , Cornwall),
153-666: A decline. The storm is depicted in Fireboard: The Great Gale of 1846, c. 1850 by William Thompson Bartoll. A copy of the book is held by the Peabody Essex Museum . During the Civil War , 1,048 Marblehead men went to war, joining both the Army and Navy. One hundred ten died; 87 were wounded, many of whom died later of their injuries. During the war, Marblehead would raise almost $ 100,000 to supplement
204-439: A household in the town was $ 97,441, and the median income for a family was $ 129,968. Males had a median income of $ 70,470 versus $ 44,988 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 46,738. About 3.2% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.7% of those under age 18 and 4.6% of those age 65 or over. Marblehead Public Schools oversees four schools: Brown and Glover elementary schools;
255-547: Is a coastal New England town in Essex County, Massachusetts , United States, along the North Shore . Its population was 20,441 at the 2020 census . The town lies on a small peninsula that extends into the northern part of Massachusetts Bay . Attached to the town is a near island, known as Marblehead Neck, connected to the mainland by a narrow isthmus. Marblehead Harbor, protected by shallow shoals and rocks from
306-746: Is home to the Marblehead Light , Fort Sewall , Little Harbor, Mass Audubon's Marblehead Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Crocker Park, and Devereux Beach. Archibald Willard 's famous painting The Spirit of '76 currently resides in Abbot Hall . Much of the Old Town is protected by the Marblehead Historic District . Marblehead is also home of the Marblehead Men's Softball League, which was established in 1939 and
357-406: Is no connection between Marblehead and the city of Beverly across Beverly Harbor.) Marblehead is home to the eastern termini of Massachusetts Route 114 and Route 129 , which both terminate at the intersection of Pleasant Street and Ocean Avenue. Route 114 heads west into Salem, while Route 129 heads south along Atlantic Avenue into Swampscott towards Lynn. There are no freeways within town, with
408-548: Is performed at most major town events and commemorations. It was written by the Reverend Marcia Martin Selman to the music of the hymn tune "The Lily of the Valley", from a melody by J. R. Murray, "Songs of Rejoicing", 1888. There are six active yacht clubs in town: Club House Occupied (under 21 only) Marblehead has multiple historic cemeteries and public and private burial grounds found within
459-453: Is rocky and irregular, but the southern shore is low, marshy, and sandy. Along the shores are a number of capes and headlands, and off the coast a number of small islands, especially in the entrance to Boston Harbor. The principal inlets are: on the north coast, Gloucester Harbor, Nahant Bay, Salem Harbor , Marblehead Harbor , and Lynn Harbor, and on the west, Boston Harbor , Dorchester Bay , and Quincy Bay (the two latter being part of
510-552: Is the oldest and longest standing adult softball league in the world. Marblehead was originally called Massebequash after the river which ran between it and Salem . The land was inhabited by the Naumkeag tribe of the Pawtucket confederation under the overall sachem Nanepashemet . Epidemics in 1615–1619 and 1633, believed to be smallpox , devastated the tribe. Numerous shell mounds and burial sites have been found throughout
561-484: The American Navy , a title sometimes disputed with nearby Beverly . Marblehead was once the fishing capital of Massachusetts. It is also the origin of Marine Corps Aviation . Three US Navy ships have been named USS Marblehead . A center of recreational boating , Marblehead has long been a popular sailing , kayaking and fishing destination, with several yacht clubs established in the late 19th century. It
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#1732790087269612-701: The American Revolution , as locally financed privateering vessels sought bounty from large European ships. Much early architecture survives from the era, including the Jeremiah Lee Mansion . A large percentage of residents became involved early in the Revolutionary War , and the sailors of Marblehead are generally recognized by scholars as forerunners of the United States Navy . The first vessel commissioned for
663-592: The Köppen Climate Classification system, Marblehead has a humid continental climate or an oceanic climate , abbreviated "Cfb" or "Dfb" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Marblehead was 101 °F (38.3 °C) on July 23, 2011, while the coldest temperature recorded was −20 °F (−28.9 °C) on February 4, 2023. As of the census of 2010, there were 19,808 people, 8,838 households, and 5,467 families residing in
714-458: The stamp act being enacted his office and later the home of Thomas Hutchinson was entered on the evening of August 26, 1765 by a crowd of angry citizens and vandalized. Possibly the attack on Story, was a carefully calculated effort to destroy records of debt and other incriminating evidence against Massachusetts merchants. But the indisputable fact was that William Story, who stood with Sam Adams in 1763, stood with Thomas Hutchinson in 1765. He
765-585: The American Revolution, with fishing grounds being blockaded, and fisherman heading off to war, with over 500 Marbleheaders being imprisoned by the British. After the war, and later into the 19th century, wealthier citizens wanted a new bank to finance vessels, and to serve the town's fishermen and merchants. On March 17, 1831, with a capital of US$ 100,000, they founded the Grand Bank . The name
816-465: The Old Town to the northeast and Clifton to the southwest. Given its small area, most of the residential land in town is densely settled. Marblehead's town center is located approximately 4 miles (6 km) from the center of Salem , 16 miles (26 km) northeast of Boston and 12 miles (19 km) southwest of Cape Ann . It is bordered by Swampscott to the south and Salem to the northwest. (As Salem's water rights extend into Massachusetts Bay, there
867-560: The Outer Boston Harbor), and on the south coast, Hingham Bay . Massachusetts Bay is itself part of the Gulf of Maine , which extends from Nova Scotia south to Cape Cod Bay . Cape Cod Bay is sometimes considered to be part of Massachusetts Bay. Under this interpretation, the name "Massachusetts Bay" denotes the entire rectangular area of ocean between Cape Ann and Cape Cod . The Massachusetts Bay Disposal Site in deep water off
918-557: The Pleon Yacht Club. This also caused numerous "summer homes" of wealthy Boston residents to be built on Marblehead Neck. The building boom would cause Marblehead Light to be replaced in 1896 with a new iron structure since the light of shorter tower was becoming blocked by the large new homes. Marblehead was also the site of the Burgess & Curtis Aircraft Factory , where it was the first licensed aircraft manufacturer in
969-519: The Second Congregational Church. The house is noted to be one of the "more substantial" Georgian style buildings in the district, being a five-bay, two-and-a-half story structure featuring dormers , a pedimented entry, and a gambrel roof , in contrast to lesser three-bay structures. On January 4, 1738, Simon Bradstreet was ordained and received £140 from the General Court, which had been voted to compensate Marblehead for
1020-526: The United States at the first census, in 1790. When George Washington visited the town during his presidential tour of 1789, he knew the sailors of Marblehead well; they had served him honorably in the war. He observed that the town "had the appearance of antiquity." In the 75 years from the American Revolution to the middle of the nineteenth century, Marblehead experienced a golden age of fishing. The War of 1812 brought disruption similar to during
1071-488: The United States. William Starling Burgess designed and flight-tested most of the aircraft that were manufactured at the two plant sites in town. On August 20, 1912, Alfred Austell Cunningham became the first Marine aviator, taking off from Marblehead Harbor in a Burgess Model H seaplane given to him by the Burgess Company. His flight was the start of United States Marine Corps Aviation . After World War II,
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#17327900872691122-659: The Village School (grades 4–6); Marblehead Veterans Middle School; and Marblehead High School . The town is also home to the Marblehead Community Charter Public School, the first Commonwealth charter school to open in Massachusetts, as well as Tower School, a private day school for kindergarten through eighth grade. The Town of Marblehead has the unique distinction of having an official town anthem "Marblehead Forever". It
1173-644: The area between Peaches Point and Fort Sewall. The town is partially divided from Salem by the Forest River, and is also home to several small ponds. In keeping with the town's location, there are four beaches (one in Dolliber Cove, one in Marblehead Harbor , and two along the southern shore of town), as well as six yacht clubs, one public kayaking center and several boat ramps. Besides Marblehead Neck, there are two other villages within town,
1224-574: The army, Hannah , was equipped with cannons, rope, provisions (including the indigenous molasses/sea water cookie known as " Joe Frogger " ), and a crew from Marblehead. With their nautical backgrounds, soldiers from Marblehead under General John Glover were instrumental in the escape of the Continental Army after the Battle of Long Island .The Marblehead militia had become the 14th Continental Regiment of George Washington's army—and one of
1275-410: The average family size was 2.94. In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.9% under the age of 18, 3.5% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 29.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.3 males. According to a 2009 estimate, the median income for
1326-444: The coast has been used for ocean dumping , to dispose of munitions, dredged material, rock and construction debris and sunken vessels. Chemical warfare munitions were dumped between 1919 and 1970, and hundreds of thousands of tons of surplus artillery and munitions were dumped after World War II. The majority later washed up on shore. Most of them are inert unexploded ordnance , but occasionally they are live. Fishermen have brought
1377-586: The community. Story married the daughter of Bradstreet (Rebecca Bradstreet) and moved into the house. Story was born in 1749 and a native of Boston, a graduate of the College of New Jersey in 1768. He was the minister of the Second Congregational Church of Marblehead in Marblehead, Massachusetts, from 1771-1802. Story was acquainted with and corresponded with several of the founding fathers, including George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison. Story died in 1816. Story's sermons were mentioned in
1428-400: The diary of John Quincy Adams. Although Story's tenure at Marblehead was lengthy, his relationship with the congregation became increasingly strained and he resigned his pastorate in 1802. Following his resignation, he wrote Thomas Jefferson several times requesting a civil appointment. He was made a commissioner of bankruptcy in 1802, only to be informed by Thomas Jefferson that his appointment
1479-578: The east connected by a long sandbar , now a causeway. This ring of land defines Marblehead's deep, sheltered harbor. Marblehead Neck is home to a bird sanctuary, as well as Castle Rock and Chandler Hovey Park at its northern tip, where Marblehead Light is located. Fountain Park and Fort Sewall are located at the western edge of the mouth of Marblehead Harbor. The town land also includes several small islands in Massachusetts Bay and Dolliber Cove,
1530-494: The few integrated regiments in the entire army. Marblehead men ferried George Washington across the Delaware River for his attack on Trenton . Many who set out for war, however, did not return, leaving the town with 459 widows and 865 orphaned children in a population of less than 5,000. The community lost a substantial portion of its population and economy, although it was still the tenth-largest inhabited location in
1581-495: The first town government used the existing Meeting House on what is now the site of Old Burial Hill . The meeting house served as a place for the town to meet and the main church in town; a dual use that was typical during this time period. The second meeting house was built around 1696 on Franklin Street, which would become known as the " Old Meeting House ", also serving the dual use of a town meeting location and church. In 1726, it
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1632-586: The late 19th century, Marblehead had a short-term industrial boom from shoe-making factories. At the same time, the exceptional harbor attracted yachting by wealthy boat owners, and some yacht clubs established centers there. It would become home to the Boston Yacht Club, Corinthian Yacht Club, Eastern Yacht Club, Marblehead Yacht Club, Dolphin Yacht Club, and the oldest junior yacht club in America,
1683-434: The loss of his predecessor Rev. Edward Holyoke , who left to become the president of Harvard College. These funds were used to construct the house. He served as minister from 1738 to 1771. Bradstreet graduated from Harvard university in 1731 and gave the valedictory oration. Simon Bradstreet was replaced as minister by Isaac Story, Story was introduced to his congregation in Marblehead by Ebenezer Pemberton in his sermon to
1734-530: The nearest access being to Massachusetts Route 128 in Peabody and Beverly. Two MBTA bus routes—the 441 and 442 —originate in town regularly with service to Boston, with weekend service to Wonderland station in Revere. The former Eastern Railroad began service in 1839 and had lines connecting through Swampscott and Salem was discontinued in the late 1950s. The track routes were converted to bike trails and
1785-415: The north to Plymouth Harbor on the south, a distance of about 42 miles (68 km). Its northern and southern shores incline toward each other through the entrance to Boston Harbor , where they are about five miles apart. The depth from the base of the triangle to Boston Harbor is about 21 miles (34 km). The westmost point of the bay is at the city of Boston . The northern shore of Massachusetts Bay
1836-452: The open sea, lies between the mainland and the Neck. Beside the Marblehead town center, two other villages lie within the town: the Old Town, which was the original town center, and Clifton, which lies along the border with the neighboring town of Swampscott . A town with roots in commercial fishing and yachting , Marblehead was a major shipyard and is often referred to as the birthplace of
1887-406: The population. There were 8,541 households, out of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.5% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.5% were non-families. Of all households 28.7% were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and
1938-614: The presidential level, Marblehead leaned towards the Republican candidate in results tabulated from 1968 through 1988, but has since swung predominantly to the Democratic Party, as with many other communities in Massachusetts. Massachusetts Bay Massachusetts Bay is a bay on the Gulf of Maine that forms part of the central coastline of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts . The bay extends from Cape Ann on
1989-634: The three train depots were torn down. The Newburyport/Rockport Line of the MBTA Commuter Rail passes through neighboring Swampscott and Salem, with service between the North Shore and Boston's North Station . The nearest air service is located at Beverly Municipal Airport , with the nearest national and international service at Boston's Logan International Airport . Seasonal ferry service to Boston can also be found in Salem. According to
2040-400: The town borders. There have also been Native America burials sites found throughout town. See: Arts, Films section for actors who came for location shooting. Notable paintings & artists depicting Marblehead scenes and figures: Movies filmed in Marblehead include: A television show has yet to been filmed in the town, but Marblehead has been mentioned in the following TV series: At
2091-400: The town clerk and board of selectmen still meet today. Marblehead is comprised by a total of 4.4 square miles (11.4 km ) of land and 15.2 square miles (39.4 km ), or 77.61%, of water. Marblehead is situated on the North Shore of Massachusetts along Massachusetts Bay and Salem Harbor . The town consists of a rocky peninsula that extends into the bay, with an additional neck to
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2142-440: The town enjoyed a population boom, developing as a bedroom community for nearby Boston, Lynn , and Salem. This boom ended around 1970, when the town became built out. Marblehead today continues to be a sailing and small-town tourism destination in the summer months. The Town of Marblehead has an open town meeting, and is led by a Board of Selectmen. A board of seven selectmen first met on Friday, December 22, 1648. The seat of
2193-569: The town would be named "Marblehead" by settlers who mistook its granite ledges for marble . It began as a fishing village with narrow crooked streets, and developed inland from the harbor. The shoreline smelled of drying fish , typically cod . These were exported abroad and to Salem. The town had one accused individual during the Salem Witch Trials , Wilmot Redd . She was found guilty of witchcraft and executed by hanging on September 22, 1692. The town peaked economically just before
2244-418: The town's history, along with foundations of multiple villages and forts. On September 16, 1684, heirs of Nanepashemet sold their 3,700 acres (15 km ); the deed is preserved today at Abbot Hall in the town. Marblehead's first European settler was Joseph Doliber or John Peach (highly disputed) in 1629, who set up on the shore near what is now the end of Bradlee Road. Three years earlier, Isaac Allerton,
2295-429: The town. The population density was 4,373 inhabitants per square mile (1,688/km ). There were 8,906 housing units at an average density of 1,966.3/sq mi (759.2/km ). The racial makeup of the town was 97.6% White , 0.4% Black or African American , 0.1% Native American , 1.0% Asian , >0.1% Pacific Islander , 0.2% from other races , and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of
2346-455: The war effort, an incredible effort for a town of 8,000 that relied mainly on fishing for income. Marblehead would be the first regiment in the state to answer the call for troops. A Grand Army of the Republic veterans organization was formed after the war, and established headquarters in the old town house, where it still displays artifacts from the Marblehead regiments that served. During
2397-588: Was a mistake and was intended for Joseph Story, his nephew. The Cambridge room in Cambridge, MA received a collection of letters between Story and Washington and Jefferson that are in excellent condition and are available for the public to research. Chance Bradstreet, the African American slave that was a subject of the "within these walls" exhibit at the National Museum of American History
2448-592: Was also a client of John Adams when we was practicing law in Boston One of William Story's sons Dr. Elisha Story was a participant in the Boston Tea Party and also moved to Marblehead, where the home still stands at 102 Washington St. One of William Story's grandchildren, Joseph Story , went on to become an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. Marblehead, Massachusetts Marblehead
2499-565: Was born in this home in 1762. He was later sold to Abraham Dodge of Ipswitch by Isaac Story. A copy of the agreement between Isaac Story and Abraham Dodge to lease Chance is shown below. It is also the house that William Story, Esq, the father of Reverend Isaac Story, resided at the time of his death. William was the Clerk of the Admiralty, prior to the American revolution, and at the time of
2550-458: Was changed to National Grand Bank on October 3, 1864. The town's fishermen had 98 vessels (95 of which exceeded 50 tons) putting to sea in 1837, where they often harvested fish off the Grand Banks of Newfoundland . However, a gale or hurricane in that area on September 19, 1846, sank 11 vessels and damaged others. With 65 men and boys lost in the storm, the town's fishing industry began
2601-483: Was decided by the town to construct a separate Town House, which was completed in 1727 ( Old Town House ). However, the Old Meeting House would continue to occasionally be used for large town meetings, before it was demolished around 1825 after the new First Congregational Church was built ( Old North Church ). The Town House would serve as the town hall until the construction of Abbot Hall in 1876, where
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