Question: when did boston become the capital of massachusetts
Answer: 06361 Country United States State Massachusetts County Suffolk Historic countries England Great Britain Historic colonies Massachusetts Bay Colony in the Province of Massachusetts Bay Settled ( town ) September 7 , 1630 ( date of naming , Old Style ) Incorporated ( city ) March 4 , 1822 Named for Boston , Lincolnshire Government Type Strong mayor / Council Mayor Marty Walsh ( D ) Council Boston City Council Area State capital 89.