About the 6th District

The historic Sixth Congressional District of Massachusetts encompasses much of Essex county and part of Middlesex county, numbering 36 towns and cities in total. The Sixth District features some of the most important historical sites in the Commonwealth, including the birthplace of the American Navy, the historic city of Salem (home to the Witch Trials of the American colonial period), and the city of Gloucester (America’s oldest working seaport, as well as home to America’s oldest continuously operating art colony). In addition, the Sixth District was home to such famous and historic figures as author Nathaniel Hawthorne, painter Winslow Homer, Col. John Glover of the American Revolution, and Gen. George Patton of World War II.

In addition to these historic sites and individuals, the Sixth District features some of the most beautiful scenery in Massachusetts. From the pristine Cape Ann in the east, to the picturesque Merrimack Valley in the west, to all of the wonderful cities and towns in between, the Sixth District of Massachusetts is a beautiful place to see.

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has always been a center of knowledge and education, and the Sixth Congressional District is no different. The District is home to 9 colleges, as well as some of the best public school systems in the Commonwealth, which puts them high on the list of best in the country.

The cities and towns of the District are: