Timeline of Lowell History

c. 1600: Passaconaway, a Pennacook chief living at Pawtucket Falls, emerges as leader of the Merrimack Valley’s native peoples. 1635: English settlers move into the valley. 1652: The area called Wamesit, between the Merrimack and Concord rivers, is declared Indian territory.Get Our FREE Yankee Food Award Gift Guide! Email(Required) 1655: Chelmsford is chartered on the […]

By Paul Marion|Oct 08 2009|