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Boston
 
 
Capital of Massachusetts and largest city in the state.  1
‡ Site of the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party.  2
‡ Boston is often called “the Hub” for “Hub of the Universe,” or “Beantown” after Boston baked beans.  3
 
 
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