Faneuil Hall in the City of Boston, capital of Massachusetts in New England USA
Boston is the capital and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. Boston is the twentieth largest in the country. In 1630, Puritan colonists from England founded the city on the Shawmut Peninsula. The Puritans of the Massachusetts Bay Colony are sometimes confused with the Pilgrims, who founded Plymouth Colony ten years earlier in what is today Bristol County, Plymouth County, and Barnstable County, Massachusetts. The two groups, which differed in religious practice, are historically distinct. During the late 18th century, Boston was the location of several major events during the American Revolution, including the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party. Several early battles of the American Revolution, such as the Battle of Bunker Hill and the Siege of Boston, occurred within the city and surrounding areas. Through land reclamation and municipal annexation, Boston has expanded beyond the peninsula. After American independence was attained Boston became a major shipping port and manufacturing center, and its rich history now helps attract million visitors annually. The city was the site of several firsts, including America's first public school, Boston Latin School (1635), and the first subway system in the United States (1897). Boston has been experiencing gentrification, and has one of the highest costs of living in the United States, though it remains high on world liveability rankings, ranking third in the US and 37th globally.
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Location: City of Boston, capital of Massachusetts in New England USA
Photo credit: © Brenda Kean / Alamy / Afripics
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