The Boston Stone
8.7 • Tourist attraction
Weathered slab of rock embedded in a building wall serves as a historical milestone and reference point for measuring distances. Discreet location offers a sense of hidden treasure amid colonial-era surroundings. Original electric street lamps nearby add a picturesque, historical atmosphere to the area.
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"It's a historical site rich with colonial origins and symbolic value."
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Good to know
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The Boston Stone is embedded in a wall, making it easy to overlook.
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Marshall Street features the oldest continually operating tavern in North America.
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The Boston Stone has an inscription linking it to Boston's colonial origins.
Marshall St, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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