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Danvers (Town of), Essex County, MA

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Danvers (Town of), Essex County, MA
Town of Danvers is located 4 mi NW of Salem; Essex County (US-T121).
Place Class
Civil 
Historical Context
Settled 1636 and incorporated as a town in 1757. Probably named at the suggestion of Lieutenant Governor of NY in 1753. It is stated, however, that this portion of Salem was called Danvers as early as 1745 (MA-T1).
GNIS/GNS Feature ID
618295
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