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Cleary Square
Cleary Square is located at the intersection of River and Hyde Park Avenue. Cleary Square in 1899 was named for John Augustus Cleary, a local boy who died in the Battle of Santiago during the Spanish American War. His remains are in Arlington National Cemetery. Cleary Square is coming back to life, with old Irish residents and newer immigrants in the mix. There's plenty of transportation via commuter rail and bus routes. Cleary Square also offers a YMCA, newly expanded branch Library, and a Boston Community Center.