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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Waltham,_MassachusettsWaltham, Massachusetts - Wikipedia

    Waltham was first settled in 1634 as part of Watertown and was officially incorporated as a separate town in 1738. [4] . Waltham is most likely named for Waltham Abbey in the County of Essex, England. [5] . The first record of the name is from the articles of incorporation, dated January 15, 1738. [5] .

  2. www.britannica.com › place › WalthamWaltham | Historic City, Technology Hub | Britannica

    Sep 11, 2024 · Waltham, city, Middlesex county, eastern Massachusetts, U.S., on the Charles River, just west of Boston. Settled in the 1630s, it was part of Watertown until separately incorporated in 1738. Abundant waterpower attracted early gristmills and paper mills.

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  3. walthammuseum.org › index › about-walthamHistory of the Town - Waltham Museum

    What had been known as the Westerly Precinct of Watertown since it was explored by Gov. Winthrop in 1631 became officially incorporated as the town of Waltham on January 15, 1738. The town name is a Saxon word meaning “forest home”.

  4. www.city.waltham.ma.us › home › pagesAbout Waltham | walthamma

    Waltham, located in eastern Massachusetts, is a western suburb of Boston. Founded in 1636, incorporated into a town in 1738 and then into a city in 1884, Waltham is now a diverse community with various opportunities for living, education, work, and leisure.

  5. waltham-community.com › historyWaltham's History - Waltham Community

    Waltham became a town on January 3, 1738. For more milestones, see Key dates in the history of Waltham.Historic sites include the Gore Estate, Lyman Estate, and Paine Estate.

  6. www.city.waltham.ma.us › home › pagesWelcome to Waltham! | walthamma

    It was incorporated a town in 1738 and further incorporated a city in 1884. Administration is via a mayoral system and City Council. Waltham is also home to Brandeis University and Bentley University. The City of Waltham has been frequently called "watch city" because of its association with the watch industry.

  7. simple.wikipedia.org › wiki › Waltham,_MassachusettsWaltham, Massachusetts - Simple English Wikipedia, the free ...

    Waltham is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 65,218 at the 2020 census. [2]

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