Located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, Quincy was founded in 1625. Both John Adams and John Quincy Adams were born in Quincy. America's first commercial railroad, the Granite Railway, was built here in 1826.
Trending in Quincy
Latest updates coming soon
2 hours ago
More local news on the way
5 hours ago
Founded1625|Population101,000|Peak101,000(2024)|CountyNorfolk County
Top 10 Most Important Events for Quincy, Massachusetts
undefined
1625Settlement Founded: One of oldest in Massachusetts.
undefined
1735John Adams Born: 2nd president born here; John Quincy Adams too.
undefined
1826Granite Railway: First commercial railroad in America.
undefined
1951First Dunkin' Donuts: First store opens in Quincy.
undefined
2010Modern Era: Quincy continued to develop as part of the region, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
🧠
How Well Do You Know Quincy?
5 questions • 2 minutes
Take the Quiz →
Complete Historical Timeline
1625Culture
Settlement Founded
1735Politics
John Adams Born
1826Transport
Granite Railway
1951Business
First Dunkin' Donuts
2010Culture
Modern Era
Did You Know?
1
Both John Adams and John Quincy Adams were born in Quincy.
2
America's first commercial railroad, the Granite Railway, was built here in 1826.
3
The first Dunkin' Donuts opened in Quincy in 1950.
4
Quincy is located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
5
Quincy was founded in 1625.
Famous People from Quincy, Massachusetts
LR
Lee Remick
Actor, Character Actor · Born Dec 14, 1935 · Died Jul 2, 1991 (age 55)
RG
Ruth Gordon
Screenwriter, Actor · Born Oct 30, 1896 · Died Aug 28, 1985 (age 88)
JC
John Cheever
Screenwriter, Writer · Born May 27, 1912 · Died Jun 18, 1982 (age 70)
CA
Carl Andre
Writer, Poet · Born Sep 16, 1935 · Died Jan 24, 2024 (age 88)
MF
Mary Parker Follett
Writer, Businessperson · Born Sep 3, 1868 · Died Dec 18, 1933 (age 65)
See something that needs correcting?
We take accuracy seriously. Help us keep Quincy's history right.