Massachusetts is a state located in the northeastern United States and is home to several cities. Salem is a city of about 40, 000 people located in Essex County, known for its rich history and being the site of the Salem Witch Trials in 1692. BOSTON is the capital and largest city in Massachusetts, with a population of over 690, 000 people. Lowell is a city located in Middlesex County, known for its textile industry and being the birthplace of Jack Kerouac. ANDOVER is a town located in Essex County, known for its historical buildings and Phillips Academy, one of the oldest boarding schools in the United States. CONCORD is a town located in Middlesex County, known for its role in the American Revolution and being the home of authors such as Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau. Everett is a city located in Middlesex County, known for its diverse population and being the home of the Encore BOSTON Harbor casino. Holyoke is a city located in Hampden County, known for its paper mills and being the home of Mount Tom State Reservation. Waltham is a city located in Middlesex County, known for its technology industry and being the home of Brandeis University.