Malden, Massachusetts

Malden is a city located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 56,340.

History

Malden was first settled in 1640 and was officially incorporated in 1649. The first code of enacted laws printed in New England was compiled here by Joseph Hills in 1648. Malden also has the reputation to be the first town to petition the colonial government to withdraw from the British Empire. The name Malden was selected by Joseph Hills and was named after Malden, England. (from Hills family tree information)

Related Topics:
1640 - 1649 - New England - Joseph Hills - British Empire

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Malden High School, in conjunction with Medford High School, has the second oldest continuous high school football rivalries in the United States, with the first Thanksgiving Day Game dating back to 1889.

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