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Signing of the Dedham Covenant

When
August 15, 1636
Where
Dedham, Massachusetts
Part of
Signing of the Dedham Covenant

Eighteen men signed the town covenant at the first public meeting in Dedham.

On August 15, 1636, the first public meeting was held in Dedham. At this gathering, eighteen men signed the town covenant, formally establishing the town's governance structure following its incorporation earlier that year.

Sources

  1. Dedham, Massachusetts Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23

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