Original Starting Point For Boston Marathon

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This location was the starting point for the Boston Marathon. Later, more exact measurements showed the distance was not accurate and the starting line was moved to Holliston, MA. The Boston Marathon still runs through the length of Ashland along Rt. 135.

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Coordinates: 42°15'42"N 71°28'43"W

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Former Site of Boston Naval Shipyard 37 km
I-95 Right of Way (Proposed) 43 km
Former Pleasure Island Amusement Park 45 km
Former Rockingham Park Horse Racetrack 61 km
Doodles Sand Pit 64 km
H. P. Lovecraft's "Innsmouth , MA" 74 km

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