Downtown Crossing in Boston in Suffolk County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Public Latin School
1635 – 1935
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 14, 2009
1. Public Latin School Marker
Public Latin School
1748 – 1844
Directly opposite stood the first
and the second school building
occupied by this school
1645 – 1748
This tablet placed here
on the 300th anniversary
April 23 1935 by the City of Boston
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Education • Notable Places. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1856.
Location. 42° 21.466′ N, 71° 3.594′ W. Marker is in Boston, Massachusetts, in Suffolk County. It is in Downtown Crossing. Marker is at the intersection of School Street and Province Street, on the right when traveling east on School Street. Marker is located on the side of the Parker House. 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. The Parker House (here, next to this marker); Latin School (a few steps from this marker); Boston Public Latin School (a few steps from this marker); Electric Fire Alarm System, 1852 (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Boston Public Latin School (a few steps from this marker); King's Chapel (a few steps from this marker); Omni Hotels: The Parker House
this page online
More about this marker. The top of the marker features a bas relief image of Romulus and Remus feeding off a she-wolf.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 14, 2009
2. Markers on School Street
Two markers are found at this location. The reflection of Boston's Old City Hall (1865 - 1969), located across the street at the site of the original school building, can be seen in this photo.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 14, 2009
3. Public Latin School Marker
Marker is located along the route of Boston's Freedom Trail.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 847 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 1, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
