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Where is the Charlestown-Clark County Public Library Bookmobile in Charlestown located?

The address of the Charlestown-Clark County Public Library Bookmobile is: 51 Clark Road, Charlestown, 47111 1972


What year british capture charlestown?

July 15, 1781


What river did revere have to cross to get to charlestown from Boston?

Paul Revere crossed the Mystic River twice while riding west from Boston Harbor (Charlestown). He crossed it northbound to Medford, and back to the southern shore to continue west to Lexington. The total length of the river is only about 7 miles.


Why was it hard for the Americans to retreat from bunker hill?

a) Bunker Hill was higher than the land around it. b) The retreat had to take place across Charlestown Neck, which was narrow. c) British forces were behind Bunker Hill at Charlestown Neck. d) Bunker Hill was on an island. Answer is: C) British forces were behind bunker hill in Charlestown Neck.


When was Charelstown Massachusetts founded?

Charlestown, MA was founded in 1629. Good luck with your homework kid!! See below. Charlestown, former city, now part of Boston, Middlesex co., E Mass., on Boston Harbor, between the Mystic and the Charles rivers; settled 1629, included in Boston 1874. The oldest part of Boston, it was the site of the U.S. navy yard (est. 1801, closed 1973) where the U.S.S. http://www.answers.com/topic/constitution-ship is moored. The battle of http://www.answers.com/topic/battle-of-bunker-hill was fought in the vicinity on June 17, 1775. Samuel http://www.answers.com/topic/samuel-f-b-morse was born in Charlestown. The navy yard is now the site of residential and commercial developments, but the area's history is preserved as part of the Boston National Historical Park (see http://www.answers.com/topic/national-parks-and-monuments-table (table)).

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Who founded charlestown?

billy schofield


When was Charlestown New Hampshire founded?

the area was first settled in 1740 and was named Charlestown by the governor in 1753


When was Warwick Rhode Island founded?

It was founded in 1642 by Samuel Gorton who had felt the public lash in Newport and had served time for heresey at Charlestown. He rejected communion, baptism and a trained clergy.


Where is the Charlestown Branch Library in Charlestown located?

The address of the Charlestown Branch Library is: 179 Main Street, Charlestown, 02129 3299


Where is the Charlestown Historical Society in Charlestown Rhode Island located?

The address of the Charlestown Historical Society is: Po Box 100, Charlestown, RI 02813


Where is the Charlestown Historical Society Incorporated in Charlestown Massachusetts located?

The address of the Charlestown Historical Society Incorporated is: Po Box 291776, Charlestown, MA 02129-0215


Where is the Charlestown-Clark County Public Library in Charlestown located?

The address of the Charlestown-Clark County Public Library is: 51 Clark Road, Charlestown, 47111 1972


What was the first school in charlestown?

Charlestown East Public School


When was Charlestown Square created?

Charlestown Square was created in 1979.


When was Charlestown - album - created?

Charlestown - album - was created in 2009.


Where is the Charlestown-Clark County Public Library Bookmobile in Charlestown located?

The address of the Charlestown-Clark County Public Library Bookmobile is: 51 Clark Road, Charlestown, 47111 1972


Where is the Charlestown - Nh - Historical Society Inc in Charlestown New Hampshire located?

The address of the Charlestown - Nh - Historical Society Inc is: Po Box 159, Charlestown, NH 03603-0159