Lynn, Industrial city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
Lynn extends along the Atlantic Ocean coastline, situated just 3.7 miles north of Boston with an elevation of 9 meters above sea level.
The city originated as a colonial settlement in 1629, later becoming a global center for shoe manufacturing during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Lynn features multiple public spaces, including the Lynn Woods Reservation, Lynn Shore Reservation, and a downtown district dedicated to arts and performances.
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority operates regular train services between Lynn Station and Boston, facilitating daily commutes for residents and visitors.
Frederick Douglass wrote his first autobiography while residing in Lynn during 1841, contributing to the city's role in the abolitionist movement.
Location: Essex County
Inception: 1629
Elevation above the sea: 9 m
Website: http://www.ci.lynn.ma.us/
Shares border with: Peabody
Website: http://ci.lynn.ma.us
GPS coordinates: 42.46667,-70.95000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 11:42
Nahant Beach Reservation
2.3 km
River Works
2.4 km
Pine Grove Cemetery
1.6 km
Lynn Shore Reservation
1.7 km
High Rock Tower Reservation
168 m
Diamond Historic District
1.6 km
Lynn Memorial City Hall and Auditorium
260 m
John Humphreys House
2.7 km
Lynn Heritage State Park
620 m
Lydia Pinkham House
1 km
Olmsted Subdivision Historic District
2.9 km
Swampscott Fish House
3.3 km
Mary Baker Eddy House
1.3 km
Lucian Newhall House
1.3 km
Elihu Thomson House
2.6 km
Old Lynn High School
338 m
Lynn Common Historic District
724 m
English High School
230 m
Lynn Masonic Hall
372 m
G.A.R. Hall and Museum
461 m
Lynn Bank Block
645 m
Central Square Historic District
478 m
Old Post Office Building
256 m
Fabens Building
547 m
Charles Lovejoy House
1 km
Lynn Beach
1.6 km
Munroe Street Historic District
461 m
Fishermans Beach
3.3 kmReviews
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