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100

The most expensive home in Marblehead during colonial times.

What is the Lee Manison?

100

The surgeon from Marblehead who served with General Washington during the Revolutionary War.

Who was Dr. Elisha Story?

100

The date the town was founded. 

What is 1629?

100

The amount of money that the townspeople paid the Native Americans to buy all Marblehead's land. 

What is $80?

200

The building that contains "The Spirit of '76".

What is Abbot Hall?

200

The colonel who died from catching a severe illness after hiding in a cornfield from the Redcoats.

Who was Jeremiah Lee?

200

The ship that took cover in Marblehead Harbor when chased by two English warships.

What is the U.S.S. Constitution?

200

The descriptive title that Marblehead was known as around 1660.

Which town was the "greatest town for fishing in New England"?

300

One of the oldest forts in New England.

What is Fort Sewall? 

300

The fifth vice-president from Marblehead who died in office after being crushed by a carriage.

Who was Elbridge Gerry?

300

The name for Marblehead written on old maps.

What is Marble (or Morble) Harbor?

300

A rare and expensive fruit in colonial times that went on gates as a sign of welcome.


What is the pineapple?


400

The building that was constructed to store ammunition during the French and Indian War.

What is the Powder House?

400

The general who saved George Washington's army three times and reversed the course of the Revolutionary War.

Who was General John Glover?

400

The main business in Marblehead for 200 years.

What was the fishing industry?

400

The colonial name for Washington Street before the Revolutionary War.

What is the King's Highway?

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