Revere is a city in located in Suffolk County, in the state of Massachusetts, United States of America.
The Revere area was first inhabited by the Native American tribe, the Pawtuckets, who are also known as the Rumney Marsh Indians. In 1661, an epidemic suspected to be smallpox swept over the tribe, killing thousands. The epidemic and the government's 'civilization program aimed towards Native Americans eventually prompted the tribe to vacate the area. Today, Revere has a population of around 46,000, and is mostly comprised of Caucasians
Revere is named after folk hero Paul Revere, who warned the American colonists regarding the arrival of the British army in 1775. The Battle of Chelsea Creek was fought in Revere the very same year.
Revere Beach, now fully revitalized from its decline in the 1950s, is the favorite spot for locals and tourists alike. The Wonderland Greyhound Park is also a must-see, as it is one of the few remaining greyhound racing tracks in the state.
Novelist Stephen King often mentions Revere in his works.