Massachusetts is Adoptable
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The Massachusetts Bay Colony was named after the indigenous population, the Massachusett. Now, the official name of the state is the "Commonwealth of Massachusetts". The first English settlers in Massachusetts, the Pilgrims, established their settlement at Plymouth in 1620 and were followed by Puritans who established the Massachusetts Bay Colony at present day Boston in 1630. In 1691, Massachusetts became a single colony combining Plymouth Colony and Massachusetts Bay Colony. The Salem witch trials occurred during this time period. |
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The War of Independence began in Massachusetts in 1775. |
This is the Massachusetts Trails To The Past website. Massachusetts is in need of an administrator. This is a very rewarding job. If you are interested in adopting this state or a county, go to the NE District page and find the the directions to contact the District Administrator from there or you can email me.
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Massachusetts Facts: Capital: Boston Flower: Mayflower Tree: American Elm Bird: Chickadee Song: "All Hail to Massachusetts" Beverage: Cranberry juice Insect: Ladybug Dessert: Boston cream pie Nicknames: Bay State/Old Colony State Entered Union: February 6, 1788 |
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On February 6, 1788, Massachusetts became the sixth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution. In 1820, Maine separated from Massachusetts. |
Photo: "Massachusetts_State_House_frontal_view" from Wikipedia |
Our neighbors are: Connecticut, Maine, New York, New Hampshire, Vermont and Rhode Island.
We have many Massachusetts counties that need to be adopted. The list is at the bottom of this page. If you are interested in adopting a county or submitting data to this site, you can email me.
We have many Massachusetts counties that need to be adopted. If you are interested you can email me. Some counties have submitted data on them. You should check the county page if you are looking for data.
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| Barnstable Formed: 1685 County Seat: Barnstable ADOPTABLE |
Berkshire Formed: 1761 County Seat: Pittsfield ADOPTABLE |
Bristol Formed: 1685 County Seat: Taunton ADOPTABLE |
Dukes Formed: 1683 County Seat: Edgartown ADOPTABLE |
Essex Formed: 1643 County Seat: Salem & Lawrence ADOPTABLE |
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| Franklin Formed: 1811 County Seat: Greenfield ADOPTABLE |
Hampden Formed: 1812 County Seat: Springfield ADOPTABLE |
Hampshire Formed: 1662 County Seat: Northampton ADOPTABLE |
Middlesex Formed: 1643 County Seat: Cambridge ADOPTABLE |
Nantucket Formed: 1695 County Seat: Nantucket ADOPTABLE |
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| Norfolk Formed: 1793 County Seat: Dedham ADOPTABLE |
Plymouth Formed: 1685 County Seat: Plymouth ADOPTABLE |
Suffolk Formed: 1643 County Seat: Boston ADOPTABLE |
Worcester Formed: 1731 County Seat: Worcester ADOPTABLE |
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