Atlas Obscura
Timothy Dexter’s William Pitt Statue in Newburyport, Massachusetts
Newburyport is one of the most well-known and vibrant coastal communities in Massachusetts. Located near the mouth of the Merrimack River and Plum Island, it has a long history of shipping, fishing, tourism, and is officially recognized as the founding location of the US Coast Guard. The Museum of Old Newbury is dedicated to the history of Newburyport, its surrounding communities, and is housed…
Dexter's book, notable for poor grammar and no punctuation.