Germantown (Quincy, Massachusetts) facts for kids
Germantown is a friendly neighborhood in Quincy, Massachusetts. It's mostly a place where people live. This neighborhood sits on a piece of land that sticks out into the water. On one side is Town River bay, and on the other is Rock Island Cove. Long ago, in the 1640s, this land was called "Shed's Neck."
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A Look Back at Germantown
The main road in Germantown is Palmer Street. It was named after General Joseph Palmer. Back in 1752, General Palmer and Richard Cranch had a plan. They wanted to create a special community for German immigrants. This community would focus on making things like glass and woven goods.
The First Settlers
A group of glassmakers and weavers from Germany were supposed to settle here in the 1750s. However, the plan for this community didn't work out. By 1760, the idea had failed. Even so, the name "Germantown" stuck around. Many of the German settlers eventually moved away. Some went to Waldoboro, Maine, to work as servants.
Growing Industries
By the late 1700s, shipbuilding became very important. Germantown was a great spot for building ships. This was because of its perfect location by the water. Later, in 1861, a ferry service started. This ferry connected Germantown with Quincy Point.
Life in Germantown Today
Germantown is a lively place with many homes. The tallest building in the neighborhood is the O'Brien Towers. It stands seven stories tall.
Schools and Community
Most kids in Germantown go to Snug Harbor for elementary school. Then they go to Broad Meadows for middle school. For high school, they attend Quincy High. Snug Harbor is the only school located right inside the Germantown neighborhood.
The neighborhood also has a small general store. Locals call it Palmer Street Market, the Blue Store, or Lester’s. In 2007, the city opened the Germantown Neighborhood Center. This center is in the old St. Boniface Church. It's used for many community activities and educational programs.
Who Lives in Germantown?
We can learn about the people in Germantown from the 2020 census. A census counts how many people live in an area. In 2020, the neighborhood had 3,217 people.
Population Details
The census showed that:
- About 43% of people identified as white.
- Around 9% identified as Black.
- Less than 1% identified as Native American.
- About 37% identified as Asian.
- Around 3% identified as another race.
- About 8% identified as having two or more races.
- About 8% of all people identified as being of Hispanic origin.
