Gazetteer
Housing Units (2000): 3946
Land area (2000): 12.223169 sq. miles (31.657862 sq. km)
Water area (2000): 0.046972 sq. miles (0.121658 sq. km)
Total area (2000): 12.270141 sq. miles (31.779520 sq. km)
FIPS code: 73712
Located within: Virginia (VA), FIPS 51
Location: 36.707722 N, 78.903388 W
ZIP Codes (1990): 24592
Note: some ZIP codes may be omitted esp. for suburbs.
Headwords:
South Boston
Wikipedia
South Boston is a densely populated neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, located south and east of the Fort Point Channel and abutting Dorchester Bay. One of the oldest neighborhoods in the United States, South Boston is most popularly known as Southie. Southie is full of rich history and culture. Once a predominantly working class Irish Catholic community, in recent years South Boston has become increasingly desirable among young professionals and families who are attracted to the neighborhood's strong sense of community and quick access to downtown and public transportation. South Boston contains Dorchester Heights, where George Washington forced British troops to evacuate during the American Revolutionary War. South Boston has undergone gentrification, and consequently, its real estate market has seen property values join the highest in the city. South Boston has also left its mark on history with Boston busing desegregation. South Boston is also home to the St. Patrick's Day Parade, a celebration of the Irish-American culture and the Evacuation Day observance.
South Boston is an area of Boston, Massachusetts.
South Boston may also refer to:
- South Boston, Indiana
- South Boston, Virginia