Founded in the 1630s by Governor John Endecott, Danvers, MA was part of Salem in its beginning, and was originally known as Salem Village (which was the site of the witchcraft hysteria of 1692). Set apart from Salem as its own district in 1752, it was incorporated as a town in 1775 and was renamed after the Danvers Osborne family from New York.
In 1855, Danvers changed again and South Danvers became a separate town, which was renamed Peabody in 1868. The town is also the birthplace of the Revolutionary War General Israel Putnam.
Some industries historically important in Danvers were shoemaking, carpet making, and brickmaking. Currently, the service sector accounts for the largest share of employment in Danvers, but electronics, lamps, software, and telecomm equipment are also made in Danvers.
Education plays a big role in the diversity of Danvers. In addition to the public schools, Danvers is also home to three private schools: St. Mary of the Annunciation School, Plumfield Academy, and St. John’s Preparatory school. Danvers also has 1 college— North Shore Community College.
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