History of Carlisle, Massachusetts, USA

1650 - Carlisle is settled

Massachusetts City and Town Incorporation and Settlement Dates

1780 - Carlisle is incorporated
Prior to incorporation, it was part of Concord.
Massachusetts City and Town Incorporation and Settlement Dates

1839 - Carlisle
Carlisle, Massachusetts
Middlesex county. 20 miles N.W. from Boston and 5 N. from Concord. Incorporated, 1805. Population, 1837, 596. It is bounded S.E. by Concord river. This is a poor town, and its manufactures are very trifling.
The New England Gazetteer containing descriptions of all the states, counties and towns in New England: also descriptions of the principal mountains, rivers lakes, capes, bays, harbors, islands and fashionable resorts within that territory. By John Hayward, author of the Columbian Traveller, Religious Creeds, &c. &c. Boston: John Hayward. Boyd & White, Concord, N.H. 1839

1845 - CARLISLE. [Pop. 556. Inc. 1805.]
Carlisle was originally a part of Concord.

The soil is unfavorable to agriculture, and yet this is the principal dependence of the inhabitants.

Distance from Concord, 5 miles ; from Boston, 18.
An Elementary Geography for Massachusetts Children by William Bentley Fowle and Asa Fitz, 1845

1848 - Carlisle
The party divisions in Concord, occasioned principally by the religious controversies from 1740 to 175O, were the cause of the formation of several separate societies and districts. Carlisle was incorporated as a district of Concord in 1754. The first object of the inhabitants was the selection of a suitable place for erecting their meeting house. After a great many fruitless attempts to fix the location, a committee was appointed to petition the general court that the district might be set back to the town of Concord, with all their former privileges. An act for this purpose was passed by the general court, in 1757. After the dissolution of “Old Carlisle,” no definite attempts were made to obtain a separation till about fifteen years afterwards. During this time, the occasional preaching of the gospel had been supported, and a meeting-house was begun as early as 1760, though not completed till 1783. Several petitions were presented to the adjoining towns to obtain their consent by... Read MORE...

1854 - Carlisle
Carlisle, a post-township of Middlesex county, Massachusetts, 20 miles N. W. from Boston. Population, 632.
A New and Complete Gazetteer of the United States: Giving a Full and Comprehensive Review of the Present Condition, Industry, and Resources of the American Confederacy ... Thomas Baldwin (of Philadelphia.) Joseph Thomas January 1, 1854 Philadelphia : Lippincott, Grambo & Company 1854.

Carlisle Massachustts, 1890
Carlisle is a small farming town of 130 dwelling-houses and 526 inhabitants, situated in the central part of Middlesex County, about 20 miles northwest of Boston. Carlisle station, on the Lowell Branch of the Old Colony Railroad, is in the northwest part of the town; and Bedford Station on the Boston and Lowell Railroad, accommodates the southeast portion. The post-office is at the centre.

The general form of the town is oval. Chelmsford bounds it on the north, Billerica on the northeast, Bedford on the southeast, Oxford on the south, and Acton and Westford on the west. The assessed area is 9,571 acres. The principal settlement is at the centre, and consists of two churches (Congregational and Unitarian), a town-hall, school-house, stores, mechanics' shops, and a few dwelling-houses. Farm-houses are scattered sparsely over the remainder of the territory.

The western part is somewhat hilly, but without high elevation. The geological structure is calcareous gneiss, in which... Read MORE...

1895 - Carlisle
Carlisle, a post-village and township of Middlesex co., Mass, 5 miles N. of Concord. The township is bounded on the E. by the Concord River. It has 2 churches. Pop. 548.
Lippincott's Gazetteer of the World: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World Containing Notices of Over One Hundred and Twenty-five Thousand Places ... Joseph Thomas January 1, 1895 J.B. Lippincott

1916
Carlisle, a post-village and township (town) of Middlesex co., Mass., 5 miles N. of Concord. The town is bounded on the E. by the Concord River. Pop. of the town in 1900, 480.
Lippincotts New Gazetteer: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World, Containing the Most Recent and Authentic Information Respecting the Countries, Cities, Towns, Resorts, Islands, Rivers, Mountains, Seas, Lakes, Etc., in Every Portion of the Globe, Part 1 Angelo Heilprin Louis Heilprin - January 1, 1916 J.B. Lippincott - Publisher

Here's a list of places to go and things to do in Carlisle:
Great Brook Farm State Park:

Explore the scenic trails for hiking, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing.

Enjoy a visit to the working farm and see farm animals.

Concord River:

Take a leisurely walk along the Concord River or enjoy a picnic by its banks.

Explore canoeing or kayaking options for a more adventurous experience.

Kimball Farm:

Indulge in delicious ice cream and other treats at Kimball Farm.

Mini golf and a variety of outdoor activities make it a great family spot.

Carlisle Cranberry Bog:

Visit this unique location, particularly beautiful during the fall season.

Enjoy the vibrant colors and learn about the cranberry harvesting process.

Estabrook Woods:

Hike through the scenic trails of Estabrook Woods for a peaceful nature experience.

Carlisle Historical Society:

Explore the town's history at the Carlisle Historical Society.

Check for exhibits and events showcasing the town's heritage.

Heald House and Garden:

Visit... Read MORE...