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Acceptance of City Charter

When
March 19, 1822
Where
Boston
Part of
Boston incorporated as a city

The people of Boston accepted the charter incorporating the city on March 19, 1822.

On March 19, 1822, the people of Boston accepted the charter incorporating the city. This event formally established Boston as a city, replacing the previous town government structure.

Sources

  1. Boston Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24

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