Peabody, Massachusetts Relocation Guide

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Population: 48,129 Located in Essex County

The City of Peabody, strategically located 18 miles North of Boston at the intersection of Route 128, Route 1 and I-95, is a city that works, residents state emphatically. They point out that Peabody has evolved into a diverse vibrant community, a wonderful place to live and raise a family, and a tremendous economic success story.

Throughout its history, Peabody has been a regional employment center for the North Shore. From its rise as one of the world's great leather-producers with over 100 tanneries, to today's modern, highly successful Centennial Industrial Park, newly renovated North Shore Mall and rejuvenated downtown, Peabody continues to be a focal point for the North Shore economy.

Peabody is also special because its citizens believe in their community. One example is the "Pride in Peabody" program in which all segments of the community come together to enhance, restore and maintain the beauty of the city. Citizens also participate in and support the many community activities available such as the International Festival, the Brooksby Harvest Festival, the Holiday Festival and the Community Concerts series. This community spirit makes the city exciting and gives it strength. Residents are confident that the rejuvenated leather city sparkles more brightly than ever.

Settled as early as 1626, the area today known as Peabody was originally part of Salem called Brooksby Village. Early residents were farmers, but the abundant streams of Brooksby made it a logical location for industries requiring water power. By 1668 the tanning business had become well established, hence the nickname "Tanner City." Brooksby separated from Salem in 1752 to form the township of Danvers. In the years following the Revolutionary War, the township flourished and in 1855 the southern part was incorporated into the separate Town of South Danvers. Confusion resulted from the similarly named towns, and it was decided in 1868 to rename South Danvers after George Peabody, the international financier and philanthropist born in 1795 at 205 Washington Street, South Danvers. The population of the town grew steadily until the town meeting form of government grew too cumbersome. In 1916 the citizens of Peabody voted to become the thirty-seventh city in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Recreational/Cultural Activities
From historical seaport towns to quaint New England villages, the North of Boston encompasses an array of cultural delights and recreational activities. Deep sea fishing, whale watching, river cruises, sunset sails, and miles of beaches await sea and sun lovers. For museum goers and historians, the North of Boston region is home to world-class museums and historically significant sites. Multi-cultural events, music theatre and antique shops round off the many recreational options available to groups or convention planners.

Conventions/Support Services
The North of Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau working conjunction with the North Shore Convention Council can aid you with site visits, pre-convention planning and group tour planning, transportation, promotional and informational materials. It would be our pleasure to help you discover all the undiscovered delights of the North Shore.

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