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Introduction to Concord, Massachusetts
Concord, Massachusetts, in Middlesex county, is 8 miles NW of Waltham, Massachusetts (center to center) and 16 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. Concord is well known for its major roles in American history and literature and features a large number of historic sites. Welch's, the well known grape juice producer has a small headquarters in the city.
Concord History
The area was initially named Musketaquid. The region's Indians grew corn and fished in the rivers. The population was decimated by a smallpox plague after the Europeans arrived. In 1635 a group of British settlers acquired land from a local Indian tribe and named the new town Concord. The Battle of Lexington and Concord was the first battle during the American Revolutionary War.
The renowned literary history of Concord is based in the mid-19th century with Ralph Waldo Emerson having a major role. Emerson and other Transcendentalists including Nathaniel Hawthorne, the philosopher Bronson Alcott and Henry David Thoreau lived in Concord and were associates. Thoreau lived near the well known Waldon Pond. Resident Ephraim Bull developed the popular Concord grape.
Concord Attractions
Concord Activities
Walden Pond is regarded as a kettle hole and was created by retreating glaciers. The well known writer and philosopher Henry David Thoreau lived near the pond for two years. His time spent their was recorded in Walden; or, Life in the Woods. The Walden Pond State Reservation is also a popular swimming location. Visitors often hike along the trails that traverse around the pond and also visit Thoreau's cabin.
Nearby Boston offers a variety of activities, entertainment and professional sports teams. The Nahoba Ski slopes are located in the region. The Great Meadow National Wildlife Refuge is a river wetlands area which includes several trails and is popular for bird watching. The regions's White Mountains are available for hiking and viewing the scenic fall foliage.
Concord Transportation
The MTBA offers commuter rail service to Boston.
Concord strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):
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| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Comparing Concord to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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Emerson House between 1900 and 1906
Wheeler House between 1900 and 1920
The Emerson House c1900.
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