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  1. Swampscott ( / ˈswɒmpskət /) [1] is a town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States, located 15 miles (24 km) up the coast from Boston in an area known as the North Shore. The population was 15,111 as of the 2020 United States Census. [2]

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  3. Apr 7, 2023 · In the early 1800s, Swampscott was the place where Ebenezer Thorndike invented the lobster pot, while the flat-bottomed Swampscott dory was developed in the town for lobster fishing. Later, Swampscott became a desirable resort, which is the origin of the sedate Olmsted Subdivision Historic District.

  4. Originally part of the large Saugus land grant and later the eastern part of Lynn’s Ward One, Swampscott was settled and established in 1629 when Francis Ingalls came and built the first Massachusetts Bay Colony tannery on Humphrey’s Brook.

  5. May 25, 2024 · Swampscott, a charming coastal town in Massachusetts, offers many exciting activities for visitors and locals alike. One must-visit destination is Castle Creek Adventure Land, an outdoor amusement center with endless fun and entertainment for all ages.

  6. Swampscott is a beautiful and tranquil seaside community of just over 15,000 residents located 15 miles northeast of Boston along the coastline of the Atlantic Ocean.

  7. Swampscott. First settled in 1629, Swampscott is a small, scenic, seaside community located north of Boston. Long known as a seafaring fishing village, Swampscott hosted a large commercial fishing fleet – and the town reached worldwide status as the place where Ebenezer Thorndike invented the lobster pot in 1808.

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