State Street in Boston , Massachusetts , is one of the oldest streets in the city . Located in the financial district , it is the site of some historic landmarks , such as Long Wharf , the Old State House and the Boston Custom House . In 1630 the first Puritan settlers , led by John Winthrop , built their earliest houses along what is today " State Street . " The Puritans also originally built the meeting house for the First Church in Boston on the street across from the marketplace , which was located where the Old State House stands today . By 1636 the thoroughfare was known as '' Market Street . '' From 1708 to 1784 it was renamed '' King Street '' . In 1770 the Boston Massacre took place in front of the Customs House
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State Street (Boston)