Dorchester (/ ˈdɔːrtʃɛstər /) is a neighborhood comprising more than 6 square miles (16 km 2) in the city of Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Originally, Dorchester was a separate town, founded by Puritans who emigrated in 1630 from Dorchester, Dorset, England, to the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

Dorchester (/ ˈdɔːrtʃɛstər / DOR-ches-tər) is the county town of Dorset, England. It is situated between Poole and Bridport on the A35 trunk route.

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Dorchester is Dorset’s county town and the birthplace of world famous author and poet Thomas Hardy. Not only that, it's also a vibrant destination offering plenty of things to do, family-friendly attractions, and exciting activities for visitors of all ages.

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Jul 22, 2024 · Dorchester is by far Boston's largest and most populous community. But Dot, as it's known to locals, is hard to define as a singular neighborhood. Rather, it's a cluster of villages...

Jan 10, 2025 · With beautiful countryside on its doorstep – plus the beaches and wild cliffs of the Jurassic Coast just seven miles away – the town makes an ideal base for exploring the rest of the county. But there are also plenty of great things to do in Dorchester itself.

Get to know the vibrant, inclusive, and diverse neighborhood of Dorchester! From Upham's Corner to Ashmont, Fields Corner to Four Corners, Dorchester offers bustling commercial districts alongside public parks, beautiful murals, and ethnic cuisine, including some of the best Vietnamese and Caribbean food in Boston.

The Duke of Dorchester a.k.a. Pete Doherty (born 1945), professional wrestler; Guy Carleton, 1st Baron Dorchester, a military commander in the Seven Years' War and American Revolutionary War, later Commander-in-Chief, North America, Governor of Quebec, and Governor General of Canada; Dudley Carleton, 1st Viscount Dorchester (1573–1632), English diplomat

Jan 29, 2025 · Watching over South Boston, Dorchester Heights has witnessed moments of celebration and joy, tension and protest, commemoration and community. The Monument's steadfast presence during these moments shows that Boston remains ever evolving as its citizens continue to aspire towards the original ideals the first soldiers fought for at the Heights.