Medford was settled in 1630 as part of Charlestown, when Thomas Dudley referred to it as "Mistick" (a name which persisted for many decades), which his party renamed "Meadford".
Medford was settled in 1630 as part of Charlestown (a name). This name persisted for many decades. Thomas Dudley referred to it as "Mistick". His party renamed "Meadford" part of Charlestown. Thomas Dudley referred to it as "Mistick" (a name). This name persisted for many decades.