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• 1635 - Newburyport is settled
  
  Massachusetts City and Town Incorporation and Settlement Dates
  
• 1764 - Newburyport is incorporated
  
  Massachusetts City and Town Incorporation and Settlement Dates
  
• 1839 - Newburyport
  Newburyport, Massachusetts
  One of the shire towns of Essex county. This is considered one of the most beautiful towns in New England. It lies on a gentle acclivity, on the south bank of the Merrimack, at the union of that river with the ocean. In point of territory, it is the smallest town in the commonwealth, being only one mile square. It was taken from Newbury in 1764. Population, in 1837, 6,741. This place has been and now is considerably noted for its commerce and ship building. Some of the old continental frigates were built here, and in 1790, the tonnage of the port was 11,870 tons. Of late years the foreign commerce of the place has diminished, in consequence of a sand bar at the mouth of the harbor. This place has considerable inland and foreign commerce. It has four whale ships, and a large amount of tonnage engaged in the freighting business and the cod and mackerel fisheries. Tonnage of the district, in 1837, 22,078 tons.
  
  The manufactures of Newburyport consist of... Read MORE...
  
  
• 1845 - NEWBURYPORT. [Pop, 7,161. Inc. 1764.]
  This town was the port of Newbury until it was separated by the
  act of incorporation.
  
  It is compactly built, and is remarkable for containing less land
  than any other town in the State, not even excepting Hull.
  
  Its situation on the bank of the Merrimack, gradually rising
  from the water, renders it one of the most beautiful towns in the
  State.
  
  A series of misfortunes, among which was the disastrous fire of 1811, which consumed about 250 buildings in the centre of the town, for several years checked the commercial activity of Newburyport.
  
  It is fast recovering, however ; and the establishment of several
  large factories and the great attention paid to education, give indications of reviving prosperity.
  
  Among the great men of Newburyport, were Chief Justice Theophilus Parsons, surnamed the Giant of the Law, and Jacob Perkins,
  the inventor of the nail machine, the bank-note plate, and many other
  curious and useful things.
  
  Newburyport contains the tomb of the... Read MORE...
  
  
• 1851 - Newburyport is incorporated as a city
  
  Massachusetts City and Town Incorporation and Settlement Dates
  
• 1854 - Newburyport
  Newburyport, a city, port of entry, and one of the capitals of Essex county, Massachusetts, 34 miles N. by E. from Boston, is situated on the right bank of the Merrimack river, and at the union of the Newburyport with the Eastern railroad. Lat. 42° 48' 32" N., Lon. 70° 62' 47" W. It stands on a gentle acclivity, commanding a beautiful prospect, and is laid out with great regularity, in the form of a parallelogram. Near its centre, at an elevation of 60 feet above the surface of the river, is a small pond, comprising an area of about 6 acres. This has been surrounded with a wall and terraced promenade, rendering it one of the most attractive features of the place. The harbor of Newburyport is spacious and safe, but obstructed at its en trance by a shifting sandbar. The town is considered one of the pleasantest in New England. The principal public buildings are the custom house, ft large granite structure with an elegant Grecian portico; the court house ; the new city hall, a beautiful... Read MORE...
  
  
•   1857 - Rescue of the Missing Newburyport Pilot.
  The Newburyport Herald of the 25th inst. has the following account of the arrival home of the missing and mourned pilot:-
  
  The day of miracles is passed - so it has, and let it go; but so long as Michael Stevens, Jr., shall live, we shall look upon him as one risen from the dead. While we were all lamenting that this worthy man was gone, and the flags had drooped in mourning for the dead - while people were stopping each other at the corners of the street to talk over the matter, and some were raising a subscription for the benefit of his family - after we had published his obituary, and already had another paragraph written, calling for a material testimonial to aid the widow and orphans - as suddenly as though he had fallen from the heavens above, Captain Stevens, yesterday, at noon, appeared in our streets. Wildly the story goes about town; speedilyhe is rushed home to a family mourning his demise; instantly the flags from half-mast are run hard up, and gladness is upon all... Read MORE...
  
  
•   1868 - The man who now pays the largest income tax in Newburyport, Mass., began life by working in the Newburyport Herald office for two dollars and a half a week.
  
  St Joseph Herald
  Saint Joseph, Michigan
  May 30, 1868
  
•   1869 - The recent earthquake at the East was very severe at Newburyport, Mass.,
  shaking the doors and windows and many movable things in the houses. The people generally were awakened by the commotion. An old brick mansion, built seventy years ago, having the thick massive walls so common in those days, was shaken from the roof to the cellar, rattling the doors and windows and creating general alarm among its occupants. The people in their beds were very sensible of a vibrating motion beneath them.
  St Joseph Herald
  Saint Joseph, Michigan
  October 30, 1869
  
•   1871 - A Newburyport, Mass., dispatch states that Leonard Choate, known as the Newburyport "Fire-bug" has been sentenced to state prison for life, for committing numerous incendiary acts in that city and vicinity.
  
  St Joseph Herald
  Saint Joseph, Michigan
  February 18, 1871
  
•   1888 - Three earthquake shocks occurred on the morning of the 23d at Newburyport, Mass., and houses four miles from town were violently shaken.
  
  St Joseph Herald
  Saint Joseph, Michigan
  January 28, 1888
  
•   1888 - On the 19th Mrs. Elizabeth Worth White, of Newburyport, Mass., celebrated her one hundredth birthday.
  
  St Joseph Herald
  Saint Joseph, Michigan
  November 24, 1888
  
• 1890 Newburyport Massachusetts
  NEWBURYPORT, anciently the port of Newbury, and now a port of entry, a city, and a seat of justice for Essex County, is delightfully situated on the southwest bank of the Merrimack, — the city proper being about three miles above its entrance to the ocean. The city stands on ground rising gradually from the water, the higher portions commanding a wide and beautiful view of the river and of the sea from the Isles of Shoals to Rockport on Cape Ann. It lies in latitude 42° 48´ north and longitude 72° 52' west. It is 38 miles northeast of Boston by the Eastern Division of the Boston and Maine Railroad, with the Danvers Branch coming in from the west and connecting it with Haverhill and Lawrence. A street railroad also connects it with Amesbury Mills. It is bounded on the north and northeast by the Merrimack (which separates it from Amesbury and Salisbury) , south by Newbury, and west by West Newbury.
  
  Artichoke River, rising in West Newbury, forms a part of the line with that town, and... Read MORE...
  
  
• 1895 - Newburyport
  Newburyport, naber-e-port', a city, port of entry, and one of the capitals of Essex co., Mass., is finely situated £n the S. bank of the Merrimac, 3 miles from the ocean, $ miles N.N.E. of Boston, and about 11 miles E.N.E. of Haverhill. Lat. 42° 48'32" N.; lon. 70°52'47" W. It stands on a gentle declivity, commanding a beautiful prospect. The streets, which extend upward from the river, are short, and terminate at High street, a wide and umbrageous avenue which is lined with residences. The streets are mostly wide, straight, and well shaded, and on High street, hear State, is a small lake surrounded by a terraced promenade. The harbor is spacious, but the entrance of it is obstructed by a sand-bar. The retail trade is mostly transacted on State street, which extends nearly southward and # prolonged (under the name of Newburyport turnpike) to Salem. The city contains a court house, a granite custom house, a city hall, a marine museum, a public library of about 14,000 volumes, 16... Read MORE...
  
  
•   1903 - Injured in Ball Game
  Andrew Pettingill 17 years old, and a member of the senior class of the Newburyport High school, was seriously injured in a ball game at the local grounds Saturday. Young Pettingill was at the bat when he was struck on the side of the head by a swiftly pitched ball. At first he did feel any bad effects but shortly afterward he became unconscious, and a physician who was summoned ordered his removal to the hospital. His condition is reported as critical.
  Daily Kennebec Journal
  Augusta, Maine
  May 4, 1903
  
• 1906
  Newburyport, a city, port of entry, and one of the captials of Essex co., Mass., is finely situated on the S. bank of the Merrimac River, 3 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, 35 miles NNE. of Boston, on the Boston and Maine R... It stands on a gentle declivity, commanding a beautiful prospect. The harbor is spacious. The city contains a court-house, custom-house, city-hall, a marine museum, a public library, homes for aged women and destitute children, the Putnam Free School, etc, and has cotton and woollen-factories, large saw and planing mills, and extensive manufactures of machinery, boots and shoes, combs, celluloid goods, cordage, cars and carriages, silver-ware, hats, brushes, etc. Some ship-building is carried on. Pop. in 1990, 13,538; in 1890, 13,947; in 1900, 14,478. Newburyport is the birthplace of William Lloyd Garrison. George Whitefield is buried in the Old South Church.
  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
  
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• 2023 - Newburyport has something for everyone. Here's a list of some of the best places to go and things to do in this picturesque New England town:
  1. Plum Island:
  
  Start your visit with a trip to Plum Island, a barrier island just off the coast. It's a haven for birdwatchers, with the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge offering numerous trails and opportunities to spot various bird species.
  
  Plum Island Beach is perfect for sunbathing, swimming, and beachcombing. There are also options for kayaking and paddleboarding in the calm waters.
  
  2. Maudslay State Park:
  
  If you're a nature lover, Maudslay State Park is a must-visit. The park boasts beautifully manicured gardens, rolling meadows, and scenic woodlands.
  Explore miles of hiking and walking trails, and don't forget to bring a picnic to enjoy by the Merrimack River.
  
  3. Historic Downtown:
  
  Stroll through the historic downtown area, which is known for its Federal-style architecture and cobblestone streets. The downtown area is filled with unique shops, boutiques, art galleries, and antique stores.
  
  Make sure to stop by the Tannery Marketplace, a renovated mill ... Read MORE...