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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.
Why were Boston mountains called Boston mountains?
The Boston Mountains in Arkansas were named after the Boston Mountains in Massachusetts. The name was given by settlers from New England who were reminded of the hilly terrain of their home region. The Boston Mountains are a subsection of the larger Ozark Mountains and are known for their rugged beauty and diverse flora and fauna.
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.
