Ashmont, Boston facts for kids

Map showing the locations of Dorchester neighborhoods, including Ashmont

Ashmont is a lively part of the Dorchester neighborhood in Boston. It includes smaller areas like Ashmont Hill, Peabody Square, and Ashmont-Adams. Ashmont is located close to the border between Milton and Boston. Important streets here include Ashmont Street, Gallivan Boulevard, and Dorchester Avenue.

Ashmont: A Historic Boston Neighborhood

Ashmont began to grow after Dorchester became part of Boston in 1870. The western side of the neighborhood, near Fuller Street and Dorchester Avenue, was built on land that used to belong to the Welles family. The eastern side, near Ashmont Street, was developed by the Carruth family on their old estate.

What Ashmont Looks Like

Ashmont is known for its large, old-fashioned Victorian houses. These homes are found on the land that was once big estates. Other streets, like Fuller, Burt, Dracut, and Wrentham Streets, have more homes for two or three families. Dorchester Avenue in Ashmont is a busy area with many shops and businesses.

Getting Around Ashmont

The MBTA (the public transport system) makes it easy to travel from Ashmont. You can catch Red Line subway trains from the Ashmont station. These trains go directly to Downtown Boston, Harvard Square, and other places in Cambridge. From Ashmont, you can also take the Ashmont–Mattapan High Speed Line trolley to Mattapan.

Important Buildings in Ashmont

All Saints Church is an Episcopal Church in Ashmont. A famous architect named Ralph Adams Cram designed this beautiful church. It was opened in 1892. Today, All Saints Church is recognized as an important historic place on the National Register of Historic Places.

Ashmont Hill is also being considered as a special "Boston Landmark." This is because of its unique and important buildings.