Beacon Hill in Boston in Suffolk County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Site of the English High School
On this site stood the first English High School
1821 -1824
This tablet is placed by the Class of 1871-4
1924
Erected 1924 by Class of 1871-4.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1821.
Location. 42° 21.561′ N, 71° 3.817′ W. Marker is in Boston, Massachusetts, in Suffolk County. It is in Beacon Hill. It is on Derne Street west of Bowdoin Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Boston MA 02112, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Massachusetts’ Historic Boston. It is also in the American Northeast, in New England, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Derne Street (a few steps from this marker); Beacon Hill Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Sutton Corner (within shouting distance of this marker); Boston Church of the New Jerusalem (Swedenborgian) (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Grand Army of the Republic in Massachusetts (about 500 feet away); Arrival of the Frigate Arbella (about 500 feet away); Mary Dyer (about 500 feet away); General Joseph Hooker (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boston.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 370 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 1, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.

