Swampscott, Coastal town in Essex County, Massachusetts
Located along the Atlantic Coast, Swampscott spans 3.58 square miles of land with rocky shores and several beaches facing Massachusetts Bay.
Francis Ingalls established the first Massachusetts Bay Colony tannery in Swampscott during 1629, marking the beginning of European settlement in the area.
The name Swampscott originates from indigenous languages of the Naumkeag, Pennacook, and Pawtucket peoples who inhabited this region for 12,000 years.
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority provides regular rail and bus services connecting Swampscott to Boston, located 12 miles away.
The Swampscott Fish House maintains its position as the oldest continuously operating fish house in the United States, representing maritime traditions.
Location: Essex County
Inception: 1629
Elevation above the sea: 14 m
Website: http://www.town.swampscott.ma.us/
Website: http://town.swampscott.ma.us
GPS coordinates: 42.47083,-70.91806
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:51
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