Gloucester Live Cam

Gloucester, Massachusetts, located on the North Shore of Massachusetts Bay, has a rich and storied history that spans over four centuries. Here's an overview of Gloucester's history:

Early Settlement: Gloucester was first settled in 1623 by English fishermen as part of the Plymouth Company's Dorchester Company. It was one of the earliest European settlements in what is now the United States. The town was originally called "Dorchester," but it was renamed Gloucester in 1642 in honor of Gloucester, England.