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Pictures of Newbury, Ma.

Newburyport has existed as an individual entity since incorporating in 1764. However for many years prior to that, it was part of Newbury (incorporated in 1635).

These photographs illustrate events that took place when Newburyport and Newbury were united as one town.

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Landing place of the first settlers - 1635 (Parker River Landing)


Massachusetts Bay Colony Tercentenary Commission sign on Landing place of first settlers


Monument on Lower Green (Rt. 1a)- Bronze sculpture of Mary and John on granite pillar with Bronze plaques on both sides.
"To the Men and Women who settled in Newbury 1635 - 1650"






Historic one room schoolhouse on lower green (Rt. 1a) behind monument.



Inside view of schoolhouse



Another Massachusetts Bay Colony Tercentenary Commission sign on Rt. 1a marking Indian region called "Quascacunquen" settled in 1635 - Thomas Parker