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Vote to Change Official Name
- When
- 1822
- Where
- Boston
Citizens voted to change the official name from the Town of Boston to the City of Boston in 1822.
The citizens of Boston voted to change the official name from the Town of Boston to the City of Boston. This vote was a key step in the transition from town to city status, preceding the formal acceptance of the charter.
Sources
- Boston Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24
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