Quincy, Massachusetts

Quincy, Massachusetts, is a city in Norfolk County, known as the "City of Presidents" due to the birthplaces of John Adams, John Quincy Adams, and John Hancock. Originally settled in 1625, it evolved from part of Dorchester and Braintree, becoming an independent town in 1792. The city's economy historically thrived on granite quarrying and shipbuilding, later becoming a hub for businesses like Howard Johnson's and Dunkin' Donuts.