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  • I hope you all enjoy this story and lesser known piece of historic trivia as much as I did when it was told to me. To the left of the New State House is a solitary statue of a true Boston Patriot. He is General Hooker, and the story that follows is the real deal on how our 'Lady's of the Night' got their official name. For those still shaking your head or still unfamiliar with that term, 'Lady's of the Night=Prostitutes=Hookers.'
    It was said, General Hooker, was well...a ladies man and 'frequented' with 'the ladies'. Men in his regiment would see him with these ladies and say, 'there's 'Hooker's Girls'. His reputation obviously preceeded him, and the name stuck. Thus, Hookers. I find it slightly humorous to see that he is still sitting proudly on his horse, facing a certain section of Washington Street :) next to one of the most important governmental establishments in the city of Boston.

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    Comments for adambeau about Boston
    scooter340 Sat Mar 15, 2008 03:26 UTC
     Incorrect Urban Legend. Gen Hooker is not how ladies of the night were nicknamed hookers. http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474976732852
    daddygila Sat May 31, 2003 18:40 UTC
     You did a great job here on Boston. Look forward to visiting.
    ExGuyParis Sat Nov 23, 2002 23:31 UTC
     Extremely interesting page. I've been to Boston a number of times but have never seen The Boston Massacre Site. Those are some pretty significant cobblestones! I'll seek them out on my next visit.
    SirWicked Sun Nov 3, 2002 22:24 UTC
     Lots and lots of good information. Author of this site is very helpfull. Very well done!!
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