Founding of Boston Latin School
- When
- 1635
- Where
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Episodes
- 1
The Town of Boston established the Boston Latin School on April 23, 1635. It is recognized as one of the oldest existing schools in the United States and has operated continuously since its founding.
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Background and detail
Founding. The Boston Latin School was founded by the Town of Boston on April 23, 1635. It is a magnet Latin grammar state school located in Boston, Massachusetts, and has been in continuous operation since its establishment.
Historical Significance. Boston Latin School is cited as the first public school in Boston and one of the oldest existing schools in the United States. It is often described as the oldest public high school in the US, distinguishing it from other early educational institutions.
People involved
- Town of Boston · collective_or_institution
Sources
- Boston Latin School Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-09
- Boston Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24
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