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 Best New England Vacations Guide! Email(Required) Subscribe 1655: Chelmsford is chartered […]
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