Boston, Small town in Erie County, New York
Boston is a rural town covering approximately 35.8 square miles in Erie County, New York, with a population of 7,948 residents and an elevation of 925 feet above sea level.
Founded in 1817 and named after Boston, Massachusetts, this town was originally settled by brothers Charles and Oliver Johnson around 1804 during the early frontier expansion period.
The town preserves its heritage through the Maplewood Cemetery where early settlers are buried and maintains the story of the 1824 John Love murder case that drew 20,000 spectators.
Visitors can access Boston via U.S. Route 219 and State Routes 277 and 391, with postal services provided under ZIP codes 14025, 14033, 14057, 14075, and 14127.
Boston witnessed Erie County's only public execution in history when the Thayer family was executed for the murder of seaman John Love in 1824.
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