Hancock School, Lexington

Name: Hancock School
Address: Lexington, United States

#14 among attractions in Lexington

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Hancock School is a historic former school building on 33 Forest Street in Lexington, Massachusetts. It is a 2+1⁄2-story brick Romanesque Revival structure, with a tall hip roof pierced by hip-roofed dormers. It was designed by the architectural firm of Hartwell and Richardson, and is the only commission of that firm in Lexington. The school was built in 1891 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. ()

Built: 1891 (133 years ago)Coordinates: 42°26'50"N, 71°13'54"W

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Lexington (Lexington Town Center)Lexington United States

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

Nearby attractions include: Lexington Battle Green, Buckman Tavern, Hancock-Clarke House, Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library.

~870 ftN
Park, Historical place
Lexington Battle Green, Lexington
5 min walk • The Lexington Battle Green, also known as Lexington Common, is the historic town common of Lexington, Massachusetts, United States.
~950 ftNE
History museum, Museum, Historical place
Buckman Tavern, Lexington
5 min walk • Buckman Tavern is a historic American Revolutionary War site associated with the revolution's very first battle, the 1775 Battle of Lexington and Concord.
0.6 miN
History museum, Museum, Historical place
Hancock-Clarke House, Lexington
15 min walk • The Hancock–Clarke House is a historic house in Lexington, Massachusetts, that is a National Historic Landmark. Built in 1738, the house is notable as the only surviving house associated with statesman John Hancock, who lived here for several years as a child.
1.1 miSE
History museum, Museum
Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library, Lexington
30 min walk • The Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library, formerly known as the National Heritage Museum and the Museum of Our National Heritage, is a museum located in Lexington, Massachusetts. Its emphasis is on American history and Freemasonry, and it contains the Van Gorden-Williams Library & Archives, a Masonic research library.
0.9 miSE
History museum, Museum, Historical place
Munroe Tavern, Lexington
24 min walk • Munroe Tavern, located at 1332 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, Massachusetts, is an American Revolutionary War site that played a prominent role in the Battle of Lexington and Concord.
~650 ftNE
Library
Cary Memorial Library, Lexington
4 min walk • The Cary Memorial Library is the main branch of the public library in Lexington, Massachusetts. It is located at 1874 Massachusetts Avenue in the town center.

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Which popular attractions are close to Hancock School?

Nearby attractions include Cary Memorial Library, Lexington (4 min walk), Lexington Battle Green, Lexington (5 min walk), Buckman Tavern, Lexington (5 min walk), Hancock-Clarke House, Lexington (15 min walk).

Hancock School, Lexington

Facts and practical information

Lexington plan & book

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

Lexington Battle Green, Lexington

Buckman Tavern, Lexington

Hancock-Clarke House, Lexington

Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library, Lexington

Munroe Tavern, Lexington

Cary Memorial Library, Lexington

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hancock School?