Braintree, Municipal center in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, US
The city extends over 14.5 square miles of land and water, featuring residential neighborhoods connected by a network of local streets and highways.
Founded in 1634 as part of Massachusetts Bay Colony, Braintree evolved from an agricultural settlement into a suburban community within the Greater Boston area.
General Sylvanus Thayer Birthplace stands as a memorial to the former superintendent of West Point Military Academy who transformed military education standards.
The MBTA Red Line terminal provides direct rail transportation to Boston, making the city accessible for both commuters and visitors throughout the day.
The municipal government operates under a hybrid structure, maintaining town designation while functioning through a mayor-council system since 2008.
Location: Norfolk County
Inception: 1634
Elevation above the sea: 27 m
Shares border with: Quincy
Website: https://braintreema.gov
GPS coordinates: 42.20600,-71.00500
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:13
Blue Hills Reservation
8 km
Quincy Quarries Reservation
4.8 km
John Adams Birthplace
3.7 km
John Quincy Adams Birthplace
3.7 km
Statue of Robert Burns
4.7 km
Gen. Sylvanus Thayer House
26 m
Thayer Public Library
81 m
Faith Lutheran Church
4.3 km
Christ Church
4.4 km
Christ Church Burial Ground
4.3 km
Jonathan Belcher House
5.3 km
South Junior High School
3.9 km
Dr. Frank Davis House
4.6 km
Solomon Nightengale House
4 km
Pratt-Faxon House
4 km
S. H. Barnicoat Monuments
3.2 km
Thomas Curtis House
3.3 km
Nightengale House
4 km
Quincy Water Company Pumping Station
3.3 km
Noah Curtis House
3.1 km
United States Post Office–Weymouth Landing
3.4 km
Front Street Historic District (Weymouth, Massachusetts)
3.6 km
House at 25 High School Avenue
4.4 km
C. F. Pettengill House
4.7 km
Charles Marsh House
4.8 km
Edwin W. Marsh House
4.1 km
Edward J. Lennon House
3.5 km
House at 23–25 Prout Street
4.3 kmReviews
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