Marblehead, Coastal colonial town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
Marblehead sits on a rocky peninsula extending into Massachusetts Bay, featuring narrow streets lined with structures from different architectural periods.
The town separated from Salem in 1648 and developed as a significant fishing port with ninety-eight vessels by 1837 before shifting toward recreational sailing.
The Marblehead Regiment, led by Colonel John Glover, transported General Washington across Delaware River during the Revolutionary War, cementing military maritime traditions.
Visitors can explore multiple yacht clubs, historic buildings, and the Marblehead Neck Wildlife Sanctuary through guided walking tours departing from Abbott Hall.
Local mariners helped guide USS Constitution to safety from British forces during the War of 1812, establishing a lasting connection with naval history.
Location: Essex County
Inception: 1629
Elevation above the sea: 20 m
Website: https://www.marblehead.org/
Part of: North Shore
Website: https://marblehead.org
GPS coordinates: 42.50000,-70.85833
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:12
Pioneer Village
2.4 km
Fort Sewall
1.7 km
Abbot Hall
564 m
Marblehead Light
2.1 km
Herreshoff Castle
874 m
Jeremiah Lee Mansion
661 m
Marblehead Historic District
865 m
General John Glover House
1.1 km
Derby Wharf Light
2.8 km
Elbridge Gerry House
1.1 km
Robert "King" Hooper Mansion
2.7 km
Old Town House
884 m
Simon Bradstreet House
1.1 km
Fort Pickering Light
3 km
Marblehead Little Theatre
239 m
Old Meeting House
1.3 km
Marblehead Colonial Raised House
813 m
Harris Farm
1.2 km
Seaside Park
433 m
Devereux Beach
1.1 km
Marblehead Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
1.8 km
Preston Beach
3 km
Fort Beach
1.7 km
Greystone Beach
1.6 km
Riverhead Beach
925 m
Gas House Basin
1.8 km
Gas House Beach
1.6 km
Stramski's Beach
1.7 kmReviews
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