12 Facts About Marblehead Massachusetts

Marblehead Massachusetts Harbor, protected by shallow shoals and rocks from the open sea, lies between the mainland and the Neck.

Town with roots in commercial fishing and yachting, Marblehead Massachusetts was a major shipyard and is often referred to as the birthplace of the American Navy, a title sometimes disputed with nearby Beverly.

Marblehead Massachusetts is home of the Marblehead Massachusetts Men's Softball League which was established in 1939 and is the oldest and longest standing adult softball league in the world.

Marblehead Massachusetts was originally called Massebequash after the river which ran between it and Salem.

Large percentage of residents became involved early in the Revolutionary War, and the sailors of Marblehead Massachusetts are generally recognized by scholars as forerunners of the United States Navy.

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The Marblehead Massachusetts militia had become the 14th Continental Regiment of George Washington's army—and one of the few integrated regiments in the entire army.

Marblehead Massachusetts would be the first regiment in the state to answer the call for troops.

Marblehead Massachusetts's flight was the start of United States Marine Corps Aviation.

Marblehead Massachusetts today continues to be a sailing and small-town tourism destination in the summer months.

Town of Marblehead Massachusetts has an open town meeting, and is led by a Board of Selectmen.

Marblehead Massachusetts Neck is home to a bird sanctuary, as well as Castle Rock and Chandler Hovey Park at its northern tip, where Marblehead Massachusetts Light is located.

Town of Marblehead Massachusetts has the unique distinction of having an official town anthem "Marblehead Massachusetts Forever".