East Braintree in Massachusetts
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USS Salem (CA-139)

The third USS Salem (CA-139) is a Des Moines-class heavy cruiser, formerly commissioned in the United States Navy. The world's last all-gun heavy cruiser to enter commission, she is currently open to the public as a museum ship in Quincy, Massachusetts.

Located at 42.2442, -70.97 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Des Moines-class cruisers, Ships built in Massachusetts, 1947 ships, Cold War cruisers of the United States, United States Navy Massachusetts-related ships, United States Navy Ohio-related ships, United States Navy Oregon-related ships, Museum ships in Massachusetts, Military and war museums in Massachusetts, Museums in Quincy, Massachusetts, Haunted attractions, Paranormal places, Reportedly haunted locations in the United States

Fore River Shipyard

The Fore River Shipyard of Quincy, Massachusetts, more formally known as the Fore River Ship and Engine Building Company, was a shipyard in the United States from 1883 until 1986. Located on the Weymouth Fore River, the yard began operations in 1883 in Braintree, Massachusetts before being moved downstream to its permanent location in Quincy, Massachusetts in 1901. The shipyard helped build early U.S.

Located at 42.2388, -70.9724 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Defunct shipbuilding companies of the United States, General Dynamics, Shipyards of the United States, Buildings and structures in Quincy, Massachusetts, Defunct companies based in Virginia, Companies based in Massachusetts

Archbishop Williams High School

Archbishop Williams High School is a co-educational Catholic school in Braintree, Massachusetts, USA. It was founded in 1949 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth. "Archies" as it is known, became a private school in the 2004–05 school year, separating itself from the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston, although it remains a school of Catholic denomination.

Located at 42.2283, -71.0044 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1949, Schools in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, Roman Catholic secondary schools in Massachusetts, Braintree, Massachusetts

Abigail Adams Cairn

The Abigail Adams Cairn marks the spot where Abigail Adams and her young son, John Quincy Adams, watched the burning of Charlestown on Saturday, June 17, 1775, during the Battle of Bunker Hill. It is located on Penn's Hill, now at the corner of Franklin Street and Viden Road in Quincy, Massachusetts. Abigail was caring for the four children of Dr.

Located at 42.2338, -70.9975 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Monuments and memorials in Massachusetts, Buildings and structures in Quincy, Massachusetts, Buildings and structures completed in 1896, Visitor attractions in Quincy, Massachusetts

Monatiquot River

The Monatiquot River is a 4.9-mile-long river in Braintree, Massachusetts, formed by the confluence of the Farm River and Cochato River in the Braintree Municipal Golf Course, flowing in swampy meanders to the northeast, and emptying into the tidal Weymouth Fore River estuary. Its drainage area is 28.7 square miles . The river was a key aspect of colonial Braintree for its river herring. Later its strong flow was useful for early industry such as grist mills.

Located at 42.2236, -70.9676 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Landforms of Norfolk County, Massachusetts, Watersheds of Boston Harbor, Rivers of Norfolk County, Massachusetts

Quincy Point

Quincy Point is a neighborhood of Quincy, Massachusetts. "The Point" is generally defined as the land east of Quincy Center, the downtown district. Quincy Point is bordered on the west by Elm Street, on the east by Weymouth Fore River and the Braintree city line, on the north by Town River and on the south by Quincy Avenue. The area altitude averages about 30 feet above sea level. The population of this neighborhood in 2000 was 11,414.

Located at 42.246, -70.9885 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Quincy, Massachusetts, Italian-American culture in Massachusetts, Little Italys in the United States

Weymouth Fore River

Weymouth Fore River is a small bay or estuary in eastern Massachusetts and is part of the Massachusetts Bay watershed. The headwater of Weymouth Fore River is formed by the confluence of the Monatiquot River and Smelt Brook in the Weymouth Landing area of Braintree. From Weymouth Landing, the tidal river marks the boundary between Braintree and Weymouth, flowing NE for 0.5 miles and then N for 0.5 miles before widening considerably and turning WNW for 0.7 miles .

Located at 42.2367, -70.96 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Landforms of Norfolk County, Massachusetts, Estuaries of Massachusetts, Watersheds of Boston Harbor

Germantown (Quincy, Massachusetts)

Germantown is a primarily residential neighborhood in the city of Quincy, Massachusetts, USA. The neighborhood is located on a peninsula surrounded by Town River Bay on the west and Rock Island Cove on the east. This peninsula was known since the 1640s as “Shed's Neck”. Palmer Street, the main thoroughfare of the neighborhood, was named for General Joseph Palmer.

Located at 42.251, -70.965 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Quincy, Massachusetts