Massachusetts has played prominent role in the history of America. These separatists were seeking religious freedom, and they founded in 1620. Massachusetts became a leader in resisting British oppression and became one of the most important colonies of the 13 settlements. In April 19, 1775, the American revolution started in Massachusetts. During the 19th century, Massachusetts touched the height of fame because of its artists and writers, and the educators and the expanding of its businesses of shipping and fishing. Massachusetts was the first state to start textile and shoe industry. Below are given more facts about Massachusetts.
1. The Witch Trial Documents
There are 552 original documents are still preserved in the Peabody essex museum, these documents are the trial papers of the Salem witch trial of 1962.
2. The First Subway System
Subways are the favorite way of transportation and economical too. the first subway system of United States was built in boston in 1897.
3. The House Of Newspaper
No, this is not a horrible movie like house of wax, it’s a real house built entirely from newspapers in rockport.
4. Hall Of Fame
There are many halls of fame, dedicated to different people. the basket ball hall of fame is located in spring field, Massachusetts.
5. Lowell
The industrial revolution in America began from Lowell. Lowell was the first planned city in America known for its industry.
6. Largest Cities
Massachusetts has two largest cities of America. The city of boston , which is the largest city, and the other is Worcester.
7. The First Us Postal Code
The first US postal code was assigned to a place in Massachusetts. It was 01001 and was assigned to Agawam.
8. Harvard University
This University was founded in 1636. It is so huge and comprised of vast area that there is no universal mailing address given to university itself rather, there is individual addresses assigned to each office in Harvard.
9. Rail Fares
The railroad fares were started to charge for the commuters in 1838 for the first time in west Worcester and boston.
10. The Unique Point
There is a unique point in the world for all the major types of transportation in the boston commonwealth bridge, where an airplane flies over a car track which is driven over a rail which is driven over a boat.