Marblehead, Massachusetts

Marblehead, founded in 1629, is a town located in Essex County, Massachusetts. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 20,377.

Geography

Marblehead is located at 42°29'49" North, 70°51'47" West (42.497146, -70.863236){{GR|1}}.

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The geographic location of the town is one of the things that makes it unique. The town is comprised of a rocky peninsula that extends into the Atlantic Ocean with a neck of land that is connected to the main town by a sand bar. This ring of land forms the outline of Marblehead's famous sheltered deep harbor. At one time, Marblehead was part of Salem.

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 50.8 km² (19.6 mi²). 11.7 km² (4.5 mi²) of it is land and 39.1 km² (15.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 76.92% water.

Related Topics:
United States Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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