Quincy

Quincy is a city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, spreading south of Boston along the coast. The urban area connects historic residential neighborhoods with modern commercial and retail zones along several main roads.

English settlers established this community in the early 17th century as part of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. The town officially separated from Braintree in 1792 and was named after a prominent regional family.

The city takes its name from Abigail Adams's grandfather and preserves the architectural heritage of its early colonial settlement across several neighborhoods. Visitors can walk streets where founding American families once lived and worked.

The city is best explored using public transit, as the subway line serves several stations and provides access to different neighborhoods. Drivers will find parking along major roads, while pedestrians can comfortably walk the compact downtown areas.

The first telephone conversation between two houses over a permanent line took place here in 1870. This technical achievement occurred in a residential neighborhood before Alexander Graham Bell filed his patent.

Location: Norfolk County

Inception: 1625

Elevation above the sea: 9 m

Shares border with: Boston, Braintree

Website: http://quincyma.gov

GPS coordinates: 42.25000,-71.00000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 21:45