School Street, Boston

Name: School Street
Address: Boston, United States

#484 among attractions in Boston

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School Street is a short but significant street in the center of Boston, Massachusetts. It is so named for being the site of the first public school in the United States. The school operated at various addresses on the street from 1704 to 1844. ()

Coordinates: 42°21'27"N, 71°3'35"W

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Downtown BostonBoston United States

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School Street – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Old State House, Freedom Trail, Downtown Crossing, Granary Burying Ground.

~720 ftNE
Original colonial seat and state capitol
Old State House, Boston
4 min walk • The Old State House stands as a testament to the rich history of Boston, United States. This Georgian-style building, constructed in 1713, is one of the oldest public buildings in the country and has played a crucial role in the American Revolution.
~710 ftNE
Route with historic sites and museums
Freedom Trail, Boston
4 min walk • The Freedom Trail in Boston is a 2.5-mile-long path through downtown that passes by 16 locations significant to the history of the United States. Marked largely with brick, it winds from Boston Common to the Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown.
~830 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre, Neighbourhood
Downtown Crossing, Boston
5 min walk • Downtown Crossing is a bustling shopping district nestled in the heart of Boston, United States. Known for its vibrant pedestrian-only streets and a diverse array of retail options, this urban center attracts locals and tourists alike, eager to experience Boston's...
~570 ftW
Historic cemetery on the Freedom Trail
Granary Burying Ground, Boston
3 min walk • The Granary Burying Ground, nestled in the heart of Boston, is one of the city's most historic cemeteries. Established in 1660, this hallowed ground is the final resting place for many notable figures of the American Revolution and the early history of the United...
~410 ftSE
Historic site of the Boston Tea Party
Old South Meeting House, Boston
2 min walk • The Old South Meeting House is a historic Congregational church building located at the corner of Milk and Washington Streets in the Downtown Crossing area of Boston, Massachusetts, built in 1729.
~680 ftSW
Storied 19th-century venue
Park Street Church, Boston
4 min walk • Park Street Church, founded in 1804, is a historic and active evangelical Conservative Congregational church in Downtown Boston, Massachusetts. Typical attendance averages over 2,000 people across all Sunday services. Church membership records are private, but the congregation has over 1,200 members.
~630 ftW
Grand 19th-century library and art museum
Boston Athenæum, Boston
4 min walk • The Boston Athenaeum is one of the oldest independent libraries in the United States. It is also one of a number of membership libraries, for which patrons pay a yearly subscription fee to use Athenaeum services.
~340 ftW
Church, Temple
Tremont Temple, Boston
2 min walk • The Tremont Temple on 88 Tremont Street is a Baptist church in Boston, affiliated with the American Baptist Churches, USA. The existing multi-storey, Renaissance Revival structure was designed by architect Clarence Blackall of Boston, and opened in May 1896.
~210 ftNE
City hall, Historical place
Old City Hall, Boston
2 min walk • Boston's Old City Hall was home to its city council from 1865 to 1969. It was one of the first buildings in the French Second Empire style to be built in the United States.
~290 ftE
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Irish Famine Memorial, Boston
2 min walk • The Boston Irish Famine Memorial is a memorial park located on a plaza between Washington Street and School Street in Boston, Massachusetts.
~350 ftE
Historical place, Shopping
Old Corner Bookstore, Boston
2 min walk • The Old Corner Bookstore is a historic commercial building located at 283 Washington Street at the corner of School Street in the historic core of Boston, Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to School Street?

Nearby attractions include King's Chapel Burying Ground, Boston (1 min walk), Old City Hall, Boston (2 min walk), King's Chapel, Boston (2 min walk), Pi Alley, Boston (2 min walk).

How to get to School Street by public transport?

The nearest stations to School Street:

Metro

State • Lines: Blue, Orange (3 min walk)
Government Center • Lines: Blue (4 min walk)

Light rail

Government Center • Lines: C, D, E (4 min walk)
Park Street • Lines: B, C, D, E (5 min walk)

Bus

Tremont St opp Temple Pl • Lines: 55 (6 min walk)
Federal St @ Franklin St • Lines: 504 (6 min walk)

Train

Boston South Station (13 min walk)
Boston North Station (16 min walk)