Swampscott, Massachusetts was first settled by Europeans in 1629 as part of Lynn. In 1852 it split away from Lynn and was incorporated as its own town. For more information about Swampscott prior to 1852, see the page for Lynn. WPA Open House Week, Swampscott 1940Letter in opposition to Civil Rights legislation, Swampscott 1966 (1)Letter in opposition to Title IV, Swampscott 1966 (2) Back to List of Towns