Dorchester, Residential neighborhood in Boston, US.
Dorchester extends over six square miles along Boston's southern edge, connecting with Mattapan and Roxbury to the west and South Boston across I-93.
Founded in 1630 by Puritans from Dorchester, England, this area established the first public elementary school in America, the Mather School, which remains active.
The neighborhood houses multiple ethnic communities, with a large concentration of Vietnamese businesses and restaurants concentrated around Fields Corner district.
The district operates under numerous zip codes, including 02121, 02122, 02124, and 02125, with services distributed through various neighborhood centers.
Franklin Park within Dorchester contains 527 acres of green space, featuring both a public zoo and a golf course as part of the Emerald Necklace system.
Location: Boston
Inception: May 1630
Shares border with: Roxbury, South Boston
Website: http://mydorchester.org
GPS coordinates: 42.31667,-71.05000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:25
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