Revere

Revere is a city in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, that extends along the coast of Massachusetts Bay northeast of Boston. The urban area includes residential neighborhoods, commercial streets, and roughly three miles of coastline with public beaches.

The settlement began as Rumney Marsh in 1626 and became North Chelsea in 1846 before receiving its current name in 1871. This renaming honored Paul Revere, the famous patriot of the American Revolution.

The name honors Paul Revere, a famous hero of the American Revolution, while the long beaches today serve as gathering places for families and communities from across the region. Many residents speak Spanish at home, and the city provides interpretation services to encourage participation in public meetings.

The city offers a 311 system through which residents can report problems and receive updates about local emergencies. Many services are also available online to make access to municipal offices easier.

The local beach was the first public beach in the United States, opened to the public in the middle of the 19th century. This early access to the sea helped make the area a popular destination for day-trippers from Boston.

Location: Suffolk County

Inception: 1630

Elevation above the sea: 6 m

Part of: Greater Boston

Shares border with: Boston

Website: http://revere.org

GPS coordinates: 41.61681,-70.49028

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:32