East Boston in Suffolk County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

East Boston

Welcome to the Harborwalk

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 28, 2023

1. East Boston Marker

Inscription. Beginning with Native Americans, a succession of people have made their homes here as shipbuilding and other industries replaced farming and fishing. East Boston, which was originally five islands, has welcomed immigrants from afar, creating a vibrant community enriched by diverse cultures and traditions.

Erected by Harborwalk Boston.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Immigration • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 42° 22.139′ N, 71° 2.558′ W. Marker is in Boston, Massachusetts, in Suffolk County. It is in East Boston. It is on London Street south of Sumner Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 113 Sumner St, East Boston MA 02128, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Massachusetts’ Historic Boston. It is also in the American Northeast

and in New England.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: From Boilers to Biotech (a few steps from this marker); Carlton's Wharf (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named East Boston (within shouting distance of this marker); Islands - Volkan Alkanoglu, 2019 (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Harbor Vessels - What Do You See? (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Exploring the Living Shoreline (about 600 feet away); Prolific Inventor: Otis Tufts (about 600 feet away); Commemorative Relief of Noddle's Island (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boston.

Harborwalk Map [Reverse] image. Click for full size.

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 28, 2023

2. Harborwalk Map [Reverse]

Credits. This page was last revised on February 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 233 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 6, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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