West Roxbury

West Roxbury is a residential neighborhood in southwestern Boston with single-family homes, parks, and a commercial center along Centre Street. The district stretches across a large area and offers both green spaces and everyday shopping and service options.

The area was originally home to the Wampanoag people before European settlers arrived in the early 1600s and established farms. It became an independent town in 1851 and was annexed by Boston in 1874, marking its transition into a larger metropolitan area.

The neighborhood maintains deep community roots visible in its library, local organizations, and regular gatherings that bring residents together. Walking through the streets, you notice how people take pride in their stable residential blocks and participate actively in local life.

The neighborhood is well-connected by trains and buses that carry commuters quickly to downtown areas. It is easy to move around by car or use public transportation, depending on how you prefer to travel.

Brook Farm, a former community of writers and intellectuals from the 1840s, is located here and inspired a novel by a famous American author. The site still shows traces of this experimental artistic community today.

Location: Boston

Inception: 1630

GPS coordinates: 42.27917,-71.14944

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:05