Boston Stone

The Boston Stone is a stone in Boston, Massachusetts. It is near the and is a minor tourist attraction. The stone, a flattened sphere about 2 feet in diameter, hollowed out on one side, is embedded in the foundation of a building on Marshall Street in the Blackstone Block Historic District.
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Boston City Hall and Faneuil Hall.

Town hall
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is the seat of city government of , Massachusetts, United States. Surrounded by City Hall Plaza in the section of , it includes the offices of the Mayor and the City Council. is situated 550 feet southwest of Boston Stone.

Public building
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is a historic building in , Massachusetts, United States. Opened in 1742, the building was designed by artist John Smibert as a marketplace and meeting hall. is situated 630 feet south of Boston Stone.

Stadium
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is a multi-purpose arena in , Massachusetts. It is located directly above the MBTA's , and it replaced the original upon opening in 1995. is situated 2,200 feet northwest of Boston Stone.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Adams Square and Dock Square.

Locality
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was a square in downtown Boston, Massachusetts. Now demolished, it was formerly located on the site of the current in .

Neighborhood
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in , , is a public square adjacent to , bounded by Congress Street, North Street, and the steps of the 60 State Street office tower.

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A city of history and tradition, offers a proud legacy of culture, education, and numerous sporting championships. The "shining city on a hill"s independent spirit has been displayed to the world ever since colonists were angry over a British tax on their beloved tea and dumped shiploads of it into the harbor in protest.

Boston Stone

Latitude
42.3617° or 42° 21′ 42″ north
Longitude
-71.05683° or 71° 3′ 25″ west
Open location code
87JC9W6V+M7
Open­Street­Map ID
node 7609707456
Open­Street­Map feature
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Open­Street­Map feature
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Open­Street­Map feature
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Wiki­data ID
Q16952948
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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Creek Square and Union Oyster House.

Nearby Places

Explore places such as Ebenezer Hancock House and The Point.

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