I have had many calls this week regarding Quincy, MA's many neighborhoods.
According to the US Postal Service, Quincy, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:
Houghs Neck (02169),
Marina Bay (02171),
Norfolk Downs (02171),
North Quincy (02171),
Quincy Center (02169),
South Quincy (02169),
Squantum (02171),
West Quincy (02169),
Wollaston (02170)
The view of Boston from Wollaston Hill.
More About Quincy, MA
The Massachusetts city of Quincy is located in Norfolk County, only 11 miles south of the capital city of Boston and about 42 miles northeast of the Rhode Island state capital of Providence. Neighboring towns include Weymouth (to the east), Braintree and Randolph (to the south), and Dedham (to the west). Situated on what is commonly referred to as the "South Shore", the area south of Boston extending along the coast down to Cape Cod, Quincy is close enough to the state capital to still be considered part of the Boston metropolitan region. Often called the "City of Presidents", Quincy is the birthplace of both John Adams (second President of the United States) and John Quincy Adams (the nation's sixth President).
Pronounced "Quinzy", the city was named after Colonel John Quincy, great-grandfather of John Quincy Adams. Originally part of what is now the neighboring town of Braintree, Quincy was officially incorporated as a separate town in 1792 and made a city in 1888. During the 19th century the city's primary industry was granite quarrying, but by the 20th century Quincy became a leading shipbuilding center. Two notable chains which were founded in the city and got their start here are Howard Johnson's and Dunkin Donuts.
Check out more information on this great City at www.citytowninfo.com
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