Stop 6 of 16 · Downtown · mile 0.55
Boston Latin School Site & Benjamin Franklin Statue
Site of America's first public school.
Why it matters
Founded in 1635, its students included Franklin, Samuel Adams and John Hancock.
Visiting Boston Latin School Site & Benjamin Franklin Statue
A mosaic in the sidewalk marks the original school site. Nearby stands a bronze Benjamin Franklin — who, famously, never graduated.
The courtyard of Old City Hall also features a playful donkey statue representing the Democratic party.
This stop is in Historic Downtown Boston. Read the complete Freedom Trail guide to plan the rest of your walk.