Amesbury, Massachusetts is located in the Northeastern part of the state. To the north lies South Hampton, NH, to the south is the quaint sea town of Newburyport, and to the east is Salisbury. The western edge of Amesbury runs along the Merrimack River. Amesbury is part of Essex County and sits 43 miles north of Boston.
A town consisting of 13.65 square miles, Amesbury was home to 16,737 people in 2004. Amesbury is a highly desirable Massachusetts community; with a real estate market that includes older and newer homes, townhouses and condominiums in a wide range of prices. Amesbury's postal zip code is 01913. You can search Amesbury real estate now for free.
First known as "Salisbury New Town," Amesbury was settled in 1642. Named after Amesbury of Wiltshire, England, the town was formally incorporated in 1668. With modest beginnings as a farming town, its location on the Powow River prompted a bustling industrial and maritime economy. Shipbuilding, shipping, and fishing became important, and the falls of the Powow River provided power for sawmills.
By the 19th century textile mills dominated the industry, but in 1853 Amesbury became widely known for its stylish carriages. Amesbury was also home to the production site of Hoyt's Buffalo Brand Peanut Butter Kisses, which was the nation's number one candy for some time. In 1996 Amesbury boldly changed its status from town to city, adopting a nine-member Municipal Council.
The young people of Amesbury enjoy the educational facilities of the Amesbury Public Schools District. The district includes Charles C. Cashman Elemetary and Amesbury Elementary, both with around 500 students from Pre-K through 4th grade. Amesbury Middle meets the needs of students aged 4th through 8th grade, and Amesbury High School offers about 750 students its educational resources. Amesbury is also home to a range of private education offerings.
Known for its rich historic architecture, The Macy-Colby House (1654) and Issac Merril House (1680) are fine representations of the Plantation and early Colonial Period. Approximately 23 buildings from the Colonial Era are still standing, as well as 77 Georgian and Federal-style dwellings. Due to its historic nature and emphasis on preservation, Amesbury offers a collection of museums, including the Bartlett Museum, a well-preserved 1870 schoolhouse. The city also boasts the Cider Hill Farm, Amesbury Sports Park, Amesbury Country Club, and Riverwalk-a pedestrian walkway and bike path along the Powow River.
Amesbury is conveniently located at the intersection of interstates 95 and 495. The city offers bus service throughout the Merrimack Valley, freight service by The Boston and Main Railroad, and commuter rail service from Newburyport and Haverhill to Boston. Amesbury is about 50 minutes to both Logan International Airport in Boston and Manchester International Airport in Manchehster, NH.
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