First settled in 1679, what is now known as Marion was once known as Sippican, named for the Indian tribe that once lived here. Marion area Indians were members of the Wampanoag tribe who lived in a number of villages in Southeastern Massachusetts under the leadership of the great Indian Chief Massasoit. The town was most recognized for its many local sea captains and sailors who became very wealthy and built magnificent homes in Marion, and, there were also small shipbuilding operations on the harbor as well. After the civil war, the town was being run by a small group of stubborn old sea captains who did not believe in education and change. It took the generosity of a remarkable lady, Elizabeth Pitcher Taber, to renew the town of Marion. Elizabeth eventually became a teacher and taught in Marion prior to marrying Stephen Taber and settling in New Bedford. After her husband’s death, Elizabeth returned to Marion a wealthy widow with a mission to breathe life into the town of Marion and she devoted her life to education. In 1876, at the age of 85, she established Tabor Academy.
Meet The Team
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Developer: EAFish Development, Braintree, MA www.eafish.com |
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Construction: Dellbrook Construction Braintree, MA www.dellbrook.com |
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Marketing/Management: Peabody Properties, Inc., Braintree, MA www.peabodyproperties.com |
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Architects Brown Linquist Fenuccio & Raber Architects, Inc. www.capearchitects.com |
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Environmental Site Assessment: HorsleyWitten Group, Sandwich, MA www.horsleywitten.com |
Nixon Peabody, LLP and Schaefer & Kunz, Attorneys at Law