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Back of the Hill

Massachusetts, United States · North America

About Back of the Hill

Back of the Hill is worth a stop: 6km from Skinny House.

Back of the Hill is a town located in Massachusetts, United States. With a population of 6,272, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Back of the Hill sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Back of the Hill to your route.

About Back of the Hill

Back of the Hill station is a light rail stop on the Green Line E branch of the MBTA subway system, located in the Mission Hill neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. It is named after, and primarily serves, the adjacent Back of the Hill apartment complex, a Section 8 development for elderly and disabled residents.

Read more Back of the Hill is located on the street running section of the E branch on South Huntington Avenue. The station has no platforms; passengers wait in bus shelters (shared with route 39 buses) on the sidewalks and cross a traffic lane to reach Green Line trains. The stop is not accessible. The MBTA plans to close Back of the Hill by late 2029 as part of renovations to nearby Heath Street station.

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Where is Back of the Hill located?

Back of the Hill is located in Massachusetts, United States, North America. The coordinates are 42.3293 latitude, -71.1110 longitude.

What is the population of Back of the Hill?

Back of the Hill has a population of approximately 6,272 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
6,272
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Massachusetts
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.3293, -71.1110

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911
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911
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911
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Worth the detour from Back of the Hill

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

Museum of Fine Arts Boston

One of the most comprehensive art museums in the world, with exceptional collections of Asian, Egyptian, and Impressionist art.

2 km · about 5 min drive

photogenic

Skinny House

Boston's narrowest house, four storeys tall and just 10.4 feet across at its widest, tapering to 6.2 feet inside: narrow enough to touch both walls. Wedged into Hull Street opposite Copp's Hill Burying Ground.

6 km · about 10 min drive

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