Boston - Charlestown 
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Charlestown was first settled in 1628 and grew considerably two years later when a group of about 1000 Puritans under the direction of Governor John Winthrop set up camp here. Charlestown gained a reputation as a shipbuilding town when the U.S. Navy Yard opened in 1800. Most of the Yard's employees lived here until it was decommissioned in 1974 and made into a national historic landmark.
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The neighborhood is also home to many historic houses. Visitors will likely see some of Charlestown if they are taking in the sights of the Freedom Trail. Some of the sights may also seem familiar considering the area has been used in movies and various television programs over the years.
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Firehouse in Charlestown.
The late 19th Century St Mary's Church in Charlestown.
