In 1630, English Puritan colonists settled on Pullen Poynt, which is what Winthrop is today. Its name, which means “pulling point,” comes from the experience where colonist boatmen had difficulty pulling into the shore due to the area’s strong tides. Eventually, the town was named after John Winthrop, the second governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
Today, Winthrop is made up of nearly 19,000 residents across several districts. It is also home to two historic military forts and several other five sites that the National Register of Historic Places protects. It is an excellent residential and commercial town because of its proximity to Boston and numerous beaches as a peninsula.
As an oceanside community, Winthrop is accessible through either Beachmont or isthmus that connects Winthrop to Harbor View. Its expansive shoreline also offers views of both the Atlantic Ocean and the Boston Skyline.
Although it’s a highly desirable place for those around the Boston area, Winthrop residents have to deal with their fair share of unwanted coastal pests, like mosquitos, ticks, and much more.