History of Wakefield, Massachusetts, USA

1639 - Wakefield is settled

Massachusetts City and Town Incorporation and Settlement Dates

1812 - Wakefield is incorporated

Massachusetts City and Town Incorporation and Settlement Dates

Wakefield Massachusetts, 1890
Wakefield is a beautiful and flourishing town of 6,060 inhabitants, situated in the extreme easterly part of Middlesex County, 10 miles north of Boston. It is admirably accommodated by the Boston and Maine Railroad, from which a branch proceeds to Lawrence, another to Newburyport, and a third to Salem. The post-offices are Wakefield (centre), Greenwood in the south part, and Montrose in the northeast part of the town. Other villages are Wakefield Junction and Woodville.

The boundaries of the town are Reading and Lynnfield on the north, the latter and Saugus on the east, the last and Melrose on the south, with Stoneham and Reading on the southwest and northwest. The assessed area is 3,745 acres; of which nearly 1,000 acres are forests of pine, oak, maple, cedar and birch. Elm, maple and horse-chestnut are plentiful along the village streets; fruit trees abound, and berries are largely cultivated. The rock formation is sienitic, with some trap. The soil is clayey, gravelly, and black ... Read MORE...

1906
Wakefield, a post-village of Middlesex CO., Mass., in Wakefield township (town), on the Boston and Maine R., 10 miles N. of Boston. The town has the Beebe Town Library, a home for aged women, and important manufactures of rattan and knitted goods, boots and shoes, stores and furnaces, pianos, etc. Pop. of the town in 1900, 9290.
Lippincott's New Gazetteer: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World, Containing the Most Recent and Authentic Information Respecting the Countries, Cities, Towns ... in Every Portion of the Globe Publisher J.B. Lippincott Company, 1906

Here's a list of places to go and things to do in Wakefield:
1. Lake Quannapowitt:

Enjoy a stroll or jog around the picturesque Lake Quannapowitt.

Feed the ducks or have a picnic by the lake.

2. Breakheart Reservation:

Explore hiking trails and scenic views at Breakheart Reservation.

Have a family picnic in the designated areas.

3. Wakefield Common:

Visit the town common, a charming park with green spaces and benches.

Attend community events and festivals held at the common.

4. Lucius Beebe Memorial Library:

Dive into a good book or attend one of the library's events.

Explore the local history section for insights into Wakefield's past.

5. Wakefield Farmers Market:

Check out the local farmers market for fresh produce and handmade goods.

6. Americal Civic Center:

Attend cultural events, performances, or community meetings at the Americal Civic Center.

7. Head to Downtown Wakefield:

Explore the shops and boutiques in the downtown area.

Try a local café or restaurant for a taste of the town's... Read MORE...