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   Roxbury (/ ˈ r ɒ k s b ər i /) is a neighborhood within the City of Boston, Massachusetts, United States. [ 1 ] Roxbury is a dissolved municipality and one of 23 official neighborhoods of Boston used by the city for neighborhood services coordination.

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3. mapcarta.com › Boston › RoxburyRoxbury Map - City of Boston, Massachusetts, USA - Mapcarta

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   One of the first towns founded in Massachusetts Bay, Roxbury is located at the geographic center of Boston. Serving as the heart of Black culture in Boston, Roxbury considered seceding from Boston during the late 1980s.

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   Roxbury, southern residential section of Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. Prior to becoming part of the city of Boston in 1868, it was a town (township) of Norfolk county, located between Boston and Dorchester. Early spellings include Rocksbury, Roxburie, and Rocsbury; the town was named probably in.

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5. www.thebostonbrief.com › roxburyExplore the Charm and Culture of Historic Roxbury

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   Dec 4, 2023 · Roxbury is a historic neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts, known for its rich heritage. The neighborhood offers a variety of attractions, including historic landmarks and cultural venues. Roxbury has a vibrant community and hosts exciting events throughout the year.

6. www.boston.gov › neighborhood › roxburyRoxbury - Boston.gov

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   May 24, 2024 · Today, Roxbury is the heart of Black culture in Boston. This former farming community is home to the Shirley Eustis House. It’s the nation’s only remaining country house that a British Royal Colonial Governor built.

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   One of the first towns founded in Massachusetts Bay, Roxbury is located at the geographic center of Boston. Serving as the heart of Black culture in Boston, Roxbury considered seceding from Boston during the late 1980s.

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   • Roxbury (/ ˈrɒksbəri /) is a neighborhood within the City of Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Roxbury is a dissolved municipality and one of 23 official neighborhoods of Boston used by the city for neighborhood services coordination. The city states that Roxbury serves as the "heart of Black culture in Boston."

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   Why is Roxbury called Roxbury?

   • Roxbury, southern residential section of Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. Prior to becoming part of the city of Boston in 1868, it was a town (township) of Norfolk county, located between Boston and Dorchester. Early spellings include Rocksbury, Roxburie, and Rocsbury; the town was named probably in reference to its rocky site.

   Roxbury | Historic District, Colonial Era, African American

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   What is Roxbury Massachusetts known for?

   • Roxbury is a historic neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts, known for its rich heritage. The neighborhood offers a variety of attractions, including historic landmarks and cultural venues. Roxbury has a vibrant community and hosts exciting events throughout the year.

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   Why did Roxbury secede from Boston?

   • One of the first towns founded in Massachusetts Bay, Roxbury is located at the geographic center of Boston. Serving as the heart of Black culture in Boston, Roxbury considered seceding from Boston during the late 1980s. The idea was to create a local government, Mandela, that would not discriminate against minorities.

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   Why was Roxbury founded?

   • The idea was to create a local government, Mandela, that would not discriminate against minorities. First settled by Europeans as an independent town in 1630, Roxbury was enormous and encompassed about half the neighborhoods in Boston today.

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   When did Roxbury become a county?

   • When it was a separate municipality, Roxbury was in Suffolk County until it was added to the newly created Norfolk County in 1793; when it was incorporated into Boston, it returned to Suffolk County. Before European colonization, the region around Roxbury was inhabited by the indigenous Massachusett.

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9. www.meetboston.com › explore › neighborhoodsRoxbury Neighborhood in Boston | Diverse Community, Golf & Parks

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   Roxbury is known as the center of African American culture in Boston and New England. The district has strong ties to jazz, as well as early leaders of the civil rights movement. It is the geographic center of Boston. The Roxbury Cultural District includes Nubian Square and John….