Massachusetts holds some of the oldest American history in the nation, being the birthplace of both the first highway and lighthouse in America, which continue to be maintained and visited today. The Bay State is also the birthplace of basketball and home to the lake with a 45-letter name! Read to learn some of nation-defining firsts and unique quirks of Massachusetts!

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