West Newbury
Susan Poore Follansbee,Jane Wallace Wild
West Newbury
Susan Poore Follansbee,Jane Wallace Wild
West Newbury was incorporated in 1819 after breaking away from
the early settlement of Newbury, which was founded in 1635
by English livestock investors. From its very beginning, the town was
a small farming community, later boasting many orchards, nurseries,
and truck farms. The community was home to the last covered bridge
in Essex County and can also lay claim as the birthplace of the comb
industry. In 1886, a horsecar line from Haverhill opened up the
community to surrounding areas. In 1897, horsecars were replaced with
electric cars, the tracks of which extended to Newburyport. In the
mid-1950s, the community grew with the opening of Route 95. Today,
West Newbury retains its historic charm, and residents are passionate
about its past.
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