National Historic Site · Massachusetts, United States
Boston African American National Historic Site
Boston African American National Historic Site is a national historic site in Massachusetts, United States, covering 0.6 acres (0.2 ha), established in 1980.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Historic Site |
|---|---|
| Location | Massachusetts, United States |
| Area | 0.6 acres (0.2 ha) |
| Established | 1980 |
| Coordinates | 42.3600° N, 71.0647° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Boston African American National Historic Site
The Boston African American National Historic Site is in the Beacon Hill neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. It includes 15 pre-Civil War structures relating to the history of Boston's 19th-century African-American community, connected by the Black Heritage Trail. Among them are the 1806 African Meeting House, the oldest standing black church in the United States.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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What to do
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Airports near this park
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- Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) · Boston, United States · 2.9 miles away
- Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) · Providence/Warwick, United States · 47.6 miles away
- Bradley International Airport (BDL) · Hartford, United States · 88.1 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Boston African American National Historic Site?
Boston African American National Historic Site is in Massachusetts, United States (42.3600° N, 71.0647° W).
When was Boston African American National Historic Site established?
Boston African American National Historic Site was established in 1980, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Boston African American National Historic Site?
Boston African American National Historic Site covers 0.6 acres (0.2 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_African_American_National_Historic_Site — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/boaf/ — Official park page.