Boston in Suffolk County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

Boston Public Latin School

By Bill Coughlin, April 14, 2009

1. Boston Public Latin School Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

On this spot stood the
First House
erected for the use of the
Boston Public Latin School.
This School has been constantly
Maintained since it was Established
by the following Vote of the town:
At a General meeting upon Public Notice
it was agreed upon that our Brother
Philemon Pormort
shall be entreated to become
Schoolmaster for the teaching
and nurturing of Children with us
April 13, 1635

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Education. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1993.

Location. 42° 21.471′ N, 71° 3.582′ W. Marker is in Boston, Massachusetts, in Suffolk County. Marker is on School Street, on the left when traveling east. Marker is located along the route of Boston's Freedom Trail. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Boston MA 02108, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Electric Fire Alarm System 1852 (here, next to this marker); Welcome to Boston's Old City Hall (here, next to this marker); Benjamin Franklin (a few steps from this marker); The Parker House (a

Marker on the Freedom Trail image. Click for full size.

By Bill Coughlin, April 14, 2009

2. Marker on the Freedom Trail

Marker is located in front of Boston’s Old City Hall 1865-1969, which today is a public restaurant.

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few steps from this marker); Public Latin School (a few steps from this marker); Omni Hotels: The Parker House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Ice King, the Castle Captain, and the She-Merchant (within shouting distance of this marker); King’s Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boston.

Latin School Mural image. Click for full size.

By Bill Coughlin, April 14, 2009

3. Latin School Mural

This mural is on the sidewalk near the marker.

School Street Boston site of the first public school in the United States founded 1635.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,036 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 1, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.