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Historians have debated this, but generally, it is believed Boston was named after the town of Boston in Lincolnshire, England; it is located about 100 miles north of London. Some people have also said that Boston was actually a shortened version of St. Botolph's Town, which is the original name of the town in England.
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How did Boston get its name?
Boston was founded -- as Boston -- in 1630 by English Puritans led by John Winthrop and named after the hometown of many of their band, the Town of Boston on the river Witham in Lincolnshire, England.
Who hit Edward Garrick in the Boston Massacre?
A British sentry named Hugh White.
During what infamous incident did british redcoats kill five un named patriots in 1770?
boston massacre
Who was Paul W Conley for whom the seaport terminal in Boston Massachusetts is named?
Paul W. Conley was a Boston stevadore who worked Boston's waterfront for more than thirty years and was very actively involved in improving working conditions for the longshorman's union.
How drew a picture of the Boston massacre?
The famous engraving of the Boston Massacre was created by Paul Revere. Two other men, Henry Pelham and Jonathan Muliken also created drawings of the event.
John Winthrop's first settlement was named what?
It was named Boston
Is there a country Boston?
No. While there are cities named "Boston" in various countries (USA, UK, Uzbekistan, Philippines), there is no country named Boston.
What does Boston mean?
Boston ma was named after a British seaport.
Who captured the Boston strangler?
A boston state police officer named bill
What is the largest orchestra named?
Boston pops
Is there a City named doughnut?
Google Maps does not have a listing for a town named "Cupcake".
Is Boston cream pie from Boston?
Actually, Boston cream pie is named for Boston where it originated at the Parker House hotel where they also came up with Parker rolls!
What did the british soldiers get named by the people of Boston?
Red Coats
What was the first city in the United States to be named an archdiocese?
Boston was.
Is there anywhere in England called Massachusetts?
No, but there is a town named Boston.
Why are the Boston Celtics called the Celtics?
It is likely that they were named the Celtics because of Boston's large Irish-American population.
Where is Boston in?
Boston is in Lincolnshire, on the east coast of England. This is the original Boston. There are many other places named after the original Boston in other parts of the world, too many to list here.
