1826The Methodist Society was organized.People and Communities, Religion

Deed for pews in the Methodist Church,1843. Courtesy of Cape Ann Museum Library & Archive, D3, Religion & Churches, FF 7

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Methodist teaching began in the community in 1806 by Reverend George Pickering. Despite some opposition, he continued to have gatherings until there were enough followers to form a society.

Pringle, James R. History of the Town and City of Gloucester, Cape Ann, Massachusetts. Published by the City of Gloucester Archives Committee and the Ten Pound Island Book Co., 1997.

Other Events

1825
The Old Riggs School was established on Washington Street.
1826
The Town Grammar School was made a circulating school.
1826
Pigeon Cove Pier Company was established.
1826
Robert Freeman Sr., of the prominent Black Freeman family purchased property at the head of Little River.

1826The Methodist Society was organized.People and Communities, Religion

Other Events

The Old Riggs School was established on Washington Street.

The Town Grammar School was made a circulating school.

Pigeon Cove Pier Company was established.

Robert Freeman Sr., of the prominent Black Freeman family purchased property at the head of Little River.