Peabody, Massachusetts
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Peabody is a city in Essex County
, Massachusetts
, United States
. The population is about 53,000. Peabody is located in Boston's North Shore
suburban area.
, which had itself been founded in 1626 and incorporated in 1629. In 1752, the area was set off from Salem and incorporated as part of Danvers
. It was usually referred to as "the South Parish", associated with the church located in the center (now Peabody Square). In 1855, the community broke away from Danvers to become the town of South Danvers, incorporated that May 18. The name was changed on April 30, 1868 to Peabody after George Peabody
, a noted philanthropist
. It would be incorporated as a city
in 1916.
Giles Corey
, the only person pressed to death by stones in the Salem witch hysteria
of 1692, had his farm and was buried here beside his wife next to Crystal Lake.
Peabody was once the leather tanning center of the area, all of the leather was tanned in Peabody and much was shipped to nearby Beverly.
On the morning of October 28, 1915, 21 young girls lost their lives in a fire at the St. John's School
on Chestnut Street in the Downtown area. The 21 girls who were trapped were found after the fire subsided, huddled together and burnt beyond recognition, on the other side of the entrance - just steps away from survival. All the teachers escaped with their lives. The students' deaths were privately mourned in Peabody and were rarely mentioned, as many tried to forget the tragedy. Because of this, Peabody became the first city to make a law that said all doors must push out.
Beginning as a farming community, the town's streams attracted mills which operated by water power. In particular, Peabody was a major center of New England's leather industry and tanneries
remained a linchpin of the city's economy into the second half of the 20th century. The tanneries have since closed, but the city remains known locally as the Leather City or Tanner City and its high school sports teams are nicknamed the Tanners.
The loss of the tanneries was a blow to Peabody's economy, but the city has made up for the erosion of its industrial base, at least in part, through other forms of economic development. Early in the 20th Century, it joined the automobile
revolution, hosting the pioneer brass era company Corwin Manufacturing Company. The Northshore Mall
, originally The Northshore Shopping Center, is one of the region's largest malls. It opened in 1958 and is now the city's largest taxpayer. Centennial Park, an industrial park in the center of the city, has attracted several medical and technology companies.
Meanwhile, West Peabody, which was mostly farmland as recently as the 1950s, has been developed into a middle-to-upper class residential area.
Brooksby Farm, a historic farm managed by the City of Peabody, is a 275 acres (1.1 km²) working farm and conservation area
that has been one of the city's most popular destinations for decades.
Peabody is the location of the Salem Country Club, a private country club with a professional golf course
. In the past, the club has hosted The U.S. Senior Open in 2001 and the U.S. Women's Open in 1954 and 1984.
, the city has a total area of 16.9 square miles (43.8 km²), of which, 16.4 square miles (42.5 km²) of it is land and 0.5 square miles (1.3 km²) of it (2.85%) is water. The northwestern border of Peabody lies along the Ipswich River
, with brooks feeding it, and the Waters River, a tributary of the Danvers River, drains in the northeast part of town. Several other ponds and a portion of Suntaug Lake lie within town. The largest protected portion of town is the Brooksby Farm, whose land includes the Nathaniel Felton Houses
.
The town is wedge-shaped, with the town center located in the wider southeast end. The neighborhood of South Peabody lies south of it, and the more suburban neighborhood of West Peabody lies to the northwest of the town center, separated by the highways and the Proctor neighborhood. Peabody's town center is two miles (3 km) from the center of Salem
, and is 15 miles (24.1 km) northeast of Boston
, 18 miles (29 km) west-southwest of Gloucester
and 18 miles (29 km) southeast of Lawrence
. Peabody is bordered by Middleton
to the north, Danvers
to the northeast, Salem to the east, Lynn
to the southwest and Lynnfield
to the west.
There were 18,581 households out of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.1% were non-families. 25.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the city the population was spread out with 22.3% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age of people in Peabody is 40.5. For every 100 females there were 91.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $54,829, and the median income for a family was $65,483. Males had a median income of $44,192 versus $32,152 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $24,827. About 3.7% of families and 5.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.4% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over.
In the April 2009 edition of Forbes Magazine, Peabody was ranked the 14th most livable city in the United States.
Major employers
is a grade 9-12 public high school located in Peabody, Massachusetts. The teams are known as the Peabody Tanners. As of April 2008, there are 1,898 students enrolled in the school, and 146 teachers.
Bishop Fenwick High School
, a small Catholic high school serving the region, is also located in the city near the boundary with Salem, Danvers, and Beverly.
Covenant Christian Academy, a Christian and Classical Preparatory School for students Pre-K through 12th grade, moved into the old John F Kennedy Junior High School in West Peabody in 2005. They serve students from over 45 cities and towns in Eastern MA.
, Route 128 and U.S. Route 1
. After the junction with Route 1, the two highways split, with Interstate 95 going north and Route 128 going east towards Gloucester
and Cape Ann
. Massachusetts Route 114 passes through the northeast corner of town, going from Danvers towards Salem, with an intersection at Route 128's Exit 25, next to the Northshore Mall
. The southern terminus of Route 35
is at Route 114, just a half mile before Route 114 enters Salem.
Several lines of the MBTA Bus
service pass through town. The Springfield Terminal rail line passes through town, with one line passing from Lynnfield towards Danvers, and another, mostly abandoned, line passing from Middleton to Salem. The nearest commuter rail service is in Salem, along the Newburyport/Rockport Line
of the MBTA Commuter Rail
, with service to Boston's North Station. The Logan Express also stops on Route 1 in Peabody. The nearest airport is the Beverly Municipal Airport
, and the nearest national and international air service is located at Boston's Logan International Airport
.
Essex County, Massachusetts
-National protected areas:* Parker River National Wildlife Refuge* Salem Maritime National Historic Site* Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site* Thacher Island National Wildlife Refuge-Demographics:...
, Massachusetts
Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2010...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population is about 53,000. Peabody is located in Boston's North Shore
North Shore (Massachusetts)
The North Shore is a region in the U.S. state of Massachusetts, loosely defined as the coastal area between Boston and New Hampshire. The region is made up both of a rocky coastline, dotted with marshes and wetlands, as well as several beaches and natural harbors. The North Shore is an important...
suburban area.
History
First known as the Northfields, "the Farms", and Brooksby, the area was settled about 1626 within SalemSalem, Massachusetts
Salem is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 40,407 at the 2000 census. It and Lawrence are the county seats of Essex County...
, which had itself been founded in 1626 and incorporated in 1629. In 1752, the area was set off from Salem and incorporated as part of Danvers
Danvers, Massachusetts
Danvers is a town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. Located on the Danvers River near the northeastern coast of Massachusetts, Danvers is most widely known for its association with the 1692 Salem witch trials, and for its famous asylum, the Danvers State Hospital.-17th century:The land...
. It was usually referred to as "the South Parish", associated with the church located in the center (now Peabody Square). In 1855, the community broke away from Danvers to become the town of South Danvers, incorporated that May 18. The name was changed on April 30, 1868 to Peabody after George Peabody
George Peabody
George Peabody was an American-British entrepreneur and philanthropist who founded the Peabody Trust in Britain and the Peabody Institute in Baltimore, and was responsible for many other charitable initiatives.-Biography:...
, a noted philanthropist
Philanthropist
A philanthropist is someone who engages in philanthropy; that is, someone who donates his or her time, money, and/or reputation to charitable causes...
. It would be incorporated as a city
City
A city is a relatively large and permanent settlement. Although there is no agreement on how a city is distinguished from a town within general English language meanings, many cities have a particular administrative, legal, or historical status based on local law.For example, in the U.S...
in 1916.
Giles Corey
Giles Corey
Giles Corey was a prosperous farmer and full member of the church in early colonial America who died under judicial torture during the Salem witch trials. Corey refused to enter a plea, and was crushed to death by stone weights in an attempt to force him to do so...
, the only person pressed to death by stones in the Salem witch hysteria
Salem witch trials
The Salem witch trials were a series of hearings before county court trials to prosecute people accused of witchcraft in the counties of Essex, Suffolk, and Middlesex in colonial Massachusetts, between February 1692 and May 1693...
of 1692, had his farm and was buried here beside his wife next to Crystal Lake.
Peabody was once the leather tanning center of the area, all of the leather was tanned in Peabody and much was shipped to nearby Beverly.
On the morning of October 28, 1915, 21 young girls lost their lives in a fire at the St. John's School
St. Johns School Fire
The St. Johns School fire was a deadly fire that occurred on the morning of October 28, 1915, at the St. John's School on Chestnut Street in the downtown area of Peabody, Massachusetts...
on Chestnut Street in the Downtown area. The 21 girls who were trapped were found after the fire subsided, huddled together and burnt beyond recognition, on the other side of the entrance - just steps away from survival. All the teachers escaped with their lives. The students' deaths were privately mourned in Peabody and were rarely mentioned, as many tried to forget the tragedy. Because of this, Peabody became the first city to make a law that said all doors must push out.
Beginning as a farming community, the town's streams attracted mills which operated by water power. In particular, Peabody was a major center of New England's leather industry and tanneries
Tanning
Tanning is the making of leather from the skins of animals which does not easily decompose. Traditionally, tanning used tannin, an acidic chemical compound from which the tanning process draws its name . Coloring may occur during tanning...
remained a linchpin of the city's economy into the second half of the 20th century. The tanneries have since closed, but the city remains known locally as the Leather City or Tanner City and its high school sports teams are nicknamed the Tanners.
The loss of the tanneries was a blow to Peabody's economy, but the city has made up for the erosion of its industrial base, at least in part, through other forms of economic development. Early in the 20th Century, it joined the automobile
Automobile
An automobile, autocar, motor car or car is a wheeled motor vehicle used for transporting passengers, which also carries its own engine or motor...
revolution, hosting the pioneer brass era company Corwin Manufacturing Company. The Northshore Mall
Northshore Mall
The Northshore Mall is one of the largest shopping malls in New England and is located on Route 114 near Route 128 in Peabody, Massachusetts. It is anchored by J. C. Penney, Macy's, Sears and Nordstrom...
, originally The Northshore Shopping Center, is one of the region's largest malls. It opened in 1958 and is now the city's largest taxpayer. Centennial Park, an industrial park in the center of the city, has attracted several medical and technology companies.
Meanwhile, West Peabody, which was mostly farmland as recently as the 1950s, has been developed into a middle-to-upper class residential area.
Brooksby Farm, a historic farm managed by the City of Peabody, is a 275 acres (1.1 km²) working farm and conservation area
Conservation area
A conservation areas is a tract of land that has been awarded protected status in order to ensure that natural features, cultural heritage or biota are safeguarded...
that has been one of the city's most popular destinations for decades.
Peabody is the location of the Salem Country Club, a private country club with a professional golf course
Golf course
A golf course comprises a series of holes, each consisting of a teeing ground, fairway, rough and other hazards, and a green with a flagstick and cup, all designed for the game of golf. A standard round of golf consists of playing 18 holes, thus most golf courses have this number of holes...
. In the past, the club has hosted The U.S. Senior Open in 2001 and the U.S. Women's Open in 1954 and 1984.
Geography
Peabody is located at 42°32′3"N 70°57′41"W (42.534045, -70.961465). According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the city has a total area of 16.9 square miles (43.8 km²), of which, 16.4 square miles (42.5 km²) of it is land and 0.5 square miles (1.3 km²) of it (2.85%) is water. The northwestern border of Peabody lies along the Ipswich River
Ipswich River
Ipswich River is a small river in northeastern Massachusetts, USA. It is long, and its watershed is approximately , with an estimated population in the area of 160,000 people. - Geography :...
, with brooks feeding it, and the Waters River, a tributary of the Danvers River, drains in the northeast part of town. Several other ponds and a portion of Suntaug Lake lie within town. The largest protected portion of town is the Brooksby Farm, whose land includes the Nathaniel Felton Houses
Nathaniel Felton Houses
Nathaniel Felton Houses are historic houses at 43 Felton St. and 47 Felton St. in Peabody, Massachusetts.The earliest part of the houses was built in 1644 and the houses were added to the National Historic Register in 1982....
.
The town is wedge-shaped, with the town center located in the wider southeast end. The neighborhood of South Peabody lies south of it, and the more suburban neighborhood of West Peabody lies to the northwest of the town center, separated by the highways and the Proctor neighborhood. Peabody's town center is two miles (3 km) from the center of Salem
Salem, Massachusetts
Salem is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 40,407 at the 2000 census. It and Lawrence are the county seats of Essex County...
, and is 15 miles (24.1 km) northeast of Boston
Boston
Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...
, 18 miles (29 km) west-southwest of Gloucester
Gloucester, Massachusetts
Gloucester is a city on Cape Ann in Essex County, Massachusetts, in the United States. It is part of Massachusetts' North Shore. The population was 28,789 at the 2010 U.S. Census...
and 18 miles (29 km) southeast of Lawrence
Lawrence, Massachusetts
Lawrence is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States on the Merrimack River. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the city had a total population of 76,377. Surrounding communities include Methuen to the north, Andover to the southwest, and North Andover to the southeast. It and Salem are...
. Peabody is bordered by Middleton
Middleton, Massachusetts
Middleton is a town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 8,987 at the 2010 census.- History :Middleton was first settled in 1659 and was officially incorporated in 1728. Prior to 1728 it was considered a part of Salem, and contains territory previously within the...
to the north, Danvers
Danvers, Massachusetts
Danvers is a town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. Located on the Danvers River near the northeastern coast of Massachusetts, Danvers is most widely known for its association with the 1692 Salem witch trials, and for its famous asylum, the Danvers State Hospital.-17th century:The land...
to the northeast, Salem to the east, Lynn
Lynn, Massachusetts
Lynn is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 89,050 at the 2000 census. An old industrial center, Lynn is home to Lynn Beach and Lynn Heritage State Park and is about north of downtown Boston.-17th century:...
to the southwest and Lynnfield
Lynnfield, Massachusetts
Lynnfield is a wealthy town in Essex County, Massachusetts, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the town population was 11,542.- History :...
to the west.
Demographics
As of the census[10] of 2010, there were 51,251 people residing in the city. The population density was 3,079.5 people per square mile (1,133.1/km²). There were 18,898 housing units at an average density of 1,733.6 per square mile (444.9/km²).The racial makeup of the city was 90.4% White, 2.3% African American. 6.6% Hispanic or Latino of any race, 1.9 % Asian, 1.83% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races according to Census 2009.There were 18,581 households out of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.1% were non-families. 25.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the city the population was spread out with 22.3% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age of people in Peabody is 40.5. For every 100 females there were 91.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $54,829, and the median income for a family was $65,483. Males had a median income of $44,192 versus $32,152 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $24,827. About 3.7% of families and 5.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.4% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over.
In the April 2009 edition of Forbes Magazine, Peabody was ranked the 14th most livable city in the United States.
Economy
- Analogic CorporationAnalogic CorporationAnalogic is an American multinational corporation. Analogic Corporation currently employs 1,200 employees worldwide with approximately 400 working at the main facility and headquarters in Peabody, Massachusetts.-History:...
- Boston AcousticsBoston AcousticsFounded in 1979 by Advent veterans Andy Kotsatos and Frank Reed, Boston Acoustics is a manufacturer of home and mobile audio equipment operated out of Peabody, Massachusetts. Boston Acoustics entered the mobile audio category in 1983...
- Christian Book DistributorsChristian Book DistributorsChristian Book Distributors is the world's largest Christian catalog and internet retailer , sending out over 65 mailings of unique catalogs to millions of customers each year while providing online access to their premier selection of Christian products—over 300,000 books, Bibles, DVDs, CDs,...
- JEOLJEOLis a manufacturer of electron microscopes and other scientific instruments. Its headquarters are in Tokyo, Japan, with 25 subsidiaries and two associated companies....
USA - Kodak Eastman Gelatine Division
- Lahey ClinicLahey ClinicThe Lahey Clinic is a physician-led nonprofit teaching hospital of Tufts University School of Medicine based in Burlington, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1923 by surgeon Frank H...
- Northshore MallNorthshore MallThe Northshore Mall is one of the largest shopping malls in New England and is located on Route 114 near Route 128 in Peabody, Massachusetts. It is anchored by J. C. Penney, Macy's, Sears and Nordstrom...
- SauconySauconySaucony is an American manufacturer of athletic shoes, best-known today for its premium running shoes and men's and women's apparel.-History:...
Education
Peabody Veterans Memorial High SchoolPeabody Veterans Memorial High School
Peabody Veterans Memorial High School, or PVMHS, is a public high school located in Peabody, Massachusetts located at 485 Lowell Street.-Vocational Technical Program:...
is a grade 9-12 public high school located in Peabody, Massachusetts. The teams are known as the Peabody Tanners. As of April 2008, there are 1,898 students enrolled in the school, and 146 teachers.
Bishop Fenwick High School
Bishop Fenwick High School (Peabody, Massachusetts)
Bishop Fenwick High School is a private Roman Catholic high school in Peabody, Massachusetts. While located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston, the school is operated independently and with the blessing of the Archdiocese...
, a small Catholic high school serving the region, is also located in the city near the boundary with Salem, Danvers, and Beverly.
Covenant Christian Academy, a Christian and Classical Preparatory School for students Pre-K through 12th grade, moved into the old John F Kennedy Junior High School in West Peabody in 2005. They serve students from over 45 cities and towns in Eastern MA.
Transportation
Peabody is the site of the junction of Interstate 95Interstate 95 in Massachusetts
Interstate 95 is the main highway on the East Coast of the United States, paralleling the Atlantic Ocean from Florida to Maine. The Massachusetts portion of the highway enters from the state of Rhode Island in Attleboro and travels in a northeasterly direction to the junction with Route 128 in...
, Route 128 and U.S. Route 1
U.S. Route 1 in Massachusetts
In the U.S. state of Massachusetts, U.S. Route 1 is a major north–south state highway through Boston. The portion of US 1 south of Boston is also known as the Boston-Providence Turnpike, and portions north of the city are known as the Northeast Expressway and the Newburyport Turnpike.-Route...
. After the junction with Route 1, the two highways split, with Interstate 95 going north and Route 128 going east towards Gloucester
Gloucester, Massachusetts
Gloucester is a city on Cape Ann in Essex County, Massachusetts, in the United States. It is part of Massachusetts' North Shore. The population was 28,789 at the 2010 U.S. Census...
and Cape Ann
Cape Ann
Cape Ann is a rocky cape in northeastern Massachusetts on the Atlantic Ocean. The cape is located approximately 30 miles northeast of Boston and forms the northern edge of Massachusetts Bay. Cape Ann includes the city of Gloucester, and the towns of Essex, Manchester-by-the-Sea, and...
. Massachusetts Route 114 passes through the northeast corner of town, going from Danvers towards Salem, with an intersection at Route 128's Exit 25, next to the Northshore Mall
Northshore Mall
The Northshore Mall is one of the largest shopping malls in New England and is located on Route 114 near Route 128 in Peabody, Massachusetts. It is anchored by J. C. Penney, Macy's, Sears and Nordstrom...
. The southern terminus of Route 35
Massachusetts Route 35
Route 35 is a Massachusetts State Route running through the towns of Danvers and Peabody in northeastern Massachusetts.-Route description:Route 35 begins at Route 114 in Peabody, as that route turns left off the right-of-way towards Route 128 and the Northshore Mall. After passing Bishop Fenwick...
is at Route 114, just a half mile before Route 114 enters Salem.
Several lines of the MBTA Bus
MBTA Bus
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority operates a large number of bus lines in the greater Boston area. Some routes are for transport within the city; others bring passengers from surrounding areas to stops on the rail lines of the MBTA.The MBTA also operates bus rapid transit service; see...
service pass through town. The Springfield Terminal rail line passes through town, with one line passing from Lynnfield towards Danvers, and another, mostly abandoned, line passing from Middleton to Salem. The nearest commuter rail service is in Salem, along the Newburyport/Rockport Line
Newburyport/Rockport Line
The Newburyport/Rockport Line is a branch of the MBTA Commuter Rail system, running northeast from downtown Boston, Massachusetts towards Cape Ann and the Merrimack Valley, serving the North Shore. The first leg serves Chelsea, Lynn, Swampscott, Salem, and Beverly. From there, a northern branch of...
of the MBTA Commuter Rail
MBTA Commuter Rail
The MBTA Commuter Rail serves as the regional rail arm of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, in the United States. It is operated under contract by the Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad Company a joint partnership of Veolia Transportation, Bombardier Transportation and Alternate...
, with service to Boston's North Station. The Logan Express also stops on Route 1 in Peabody. The nearest airport is the Beverly Municipal Airport
Beverly Municipal Airport
Beverly Municipal Airport is a public-use airport located three miles northwest of the central business district of Beverly, a city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States...
, and the nearest national and international air service is located at Boston's Logan International Airport
Logan International Airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport is located in the East Boston neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts . It covers , has six runways, and employs an estimated 16,000 people. It is the 19th busiest airport in the United States.Boston serves as a focus city for JetBlue Airways...
.
Notable people
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, Olympic champion swimmer - Matt Bloom, professional wrestler
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, early American astronomer, mathematician, and navigator - Bobby Carpenter, NHL Player 80's and 90's
- Chris Collins, anchorman on New England Cable NewsNew England Cable NewsNew England Cable News is a regional 24-hour cable news television network owned and operated by NBCUniversal serving the New England region of the United States. It is very similar to CNN in structure and style, but focuses more on regional news. The channel is also similar to Northwest Cable...
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, Salem witch hysteriaSalem witch trialsThe Salem witch trials were a series of hearings before county court trials to prosecute people accused of witchcraft in the counties of Essex, Suffolk, and Middlesex in colonial Massachusetts, between February 1692 and May 1693...
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- Jeff Kalligheri, Television & Film Producer
- Daniel P. KingDaniel P. KingDaniel Putnam King was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts.Born in South Danvers, Massachusetts, now Peabody, Massachusetts King pursued classical studies and graduated from Harvard University in 1823....
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, author, journalist (while working for The Peabody Times in the 1970s) - Rejean "Reggie" LemelinRejean LemelinRéjean M. "Reggie" Lemelin is a former National Hockey League goaltender. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers in the seventh round, 125th overall, in the 1974 NHL Amateur Draft...
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, former Major League Baseball player - Nicholas MavroulesNicholas MavroulesNicholas James Mavroules was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Massachusetts who was jailed after pleading guilty to corruption charges....
, Mayor 1967-1978 Congressman, 1979–1993 - Ryan MontbleauRyan MontbleauRyan Michael Montbleau is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. He annually tours across the U.S. with the Ryan Montbleau Band.-Background:...
, Professional musician - Jonathan MoverJonathan MoverJonathan Mover is an American drummer who has worked with a number of artists including Aretha Franklin, Fuel, Alice Cooper, Shakira, Julian Lennon, GTR, Everlast, The Tubes, Mick Jagger, Steve Howe, Peter Frampton, Oleander, Celine Dion, Elton John, Stuart Hamm, They Might Be Giants, Frank...
, professional drummer - George PeabodyGeorge PeabodyGeorge Peabody was an American-British entrepreneur and philanthropist who founded the Peabody Trust in Britain and the Peabody Institute in Baltimore, and was responsible for many other charitable initiatives.-Biography:...
, merchant, philanthropist - Marc PredkaMarc PredkaMarc Predka better known by his stage name Tha Trademarc, is an American hip hop artist. He first came to prominence when he and his first cousin, WWE wrestler John Cena, collaborated on the 2005 album You Can't See Me, including Cena's entrance theme "My Time Is Now"...
, American rapper known as Tha Trademarc - John ProctorJohn ProctorJohn Proctor was a farmer in 17th century Massachusetts. He married three women in his life, and divorced the first two. The last one he married was Elizabeth Proctor, who gave birth to two children, William and Sarah...
, Salem witch hysteriaSalem witch trialsThe Salem witch trials were a series of hearings before county court trials to prosecute people accused of witchcraft in the counties of Essex, Suffolk, and Middlesex in colonial Massachusetts, between February 1692 and May 1693...
victim - Eric ScottEric ScottEric Scott may refer to:* Eric Scott , American actor* Eric R. Scott, Canadian filmmaker* Eric Scott , New Hampshire radio personality-See also:*Erick Scott, Costa Rican footballer...
, radio personality - Pauline SperryPauline SperryPauline Sperry was an American mathematician.Born in Peabody, Massachusetts, Sperry was the daughter of a Congregational minister. She earned a BA from Smith College in 1906 at age 21 and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa...
, American mathematician b. 1885 - Scott St.Pierre, American comicbook artist, author
- Peter Torigian, longest serving Mayor in Peabody history (23 years) and City Councilor, founder of Peabody's International Festival
- John Tudor, Major League BaseballMajor League BaseballMajor League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
pitcher, 1979–1990 - Jack WelchJack WelchJohn Francis "Jack" Welch, Jr. is an American chemical engineer, business executive, and author. He was Chairman and CEO of General Electric between 1981 and 2001...
, industrialist - Nancy WerlinNancy WerlinNancy Werlin is an American author of young adult novels. She received a B.A. in English from Yale College and was a National Book Award nominee for The Rules of Survival, a winner of the Edgar Award for Best Young Adult Novel for The Killer's Cousin in 1999, and an Edgar award finalist for Locked...
, novelist (born and raised in Peabody) - Victoria Warren Channel 7 News Achorwomen