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

East Boston

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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: Immigration • Industry & Commerce • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 42° 22.116′ N, 71° 2.521′ W. Marker is in Boston, Massachusetts, in Suffolk County. It is in East Boston. Marker is at the intersection of Father Jacobbe Road and Lisbon Street, on the right when traveling east on Father Jacobbe Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 24 Clipper Ship Ln, Boston MA 02128, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Prolific Inventor: Otis Tufts (about 500 feet away); Commemorative Relief of Noddle's Island (about 500 feet away); Exploring the Living Shoreline (about 500 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]

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

3. East Boston Marker

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 48 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 6, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.