Nicknames of Boston

Boston has many nicknames, inspired by various historical contexts. They include: The City on a Hill Came from governor John Winthrop's goal, of the original Massachusetts Bay Colony, to create the biblical "City on a Hill." It also refers to the original three hills of Boston.

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Nicknames of Boston

Boston has many nicknames, inspired by various historical contexts. They include: The City on a Hill Came from governor John Winthrop's goal, of the original Massachusetts Bay Colony, to create the biblical "City on a Hill." It also refers to the original three hills of Boston.

Source: Wikipedia "Nicknames of Boston" · CC BY-SA 4.0

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