Boston Common Tablet, Slate and granite memorial tablet in Boston Common, United States.
The Boston Common Tablet stands near the intersection of Park and Tremont Streets, measuring approximately 15 feet wide and 20 feet tall.
Created in 1913 by R. Clipston Sturgis, the tablet documents the 1634 land transaction between William Blackstone and the early inhabitants of Boston.
The tablet inscription narrates the founding agreement that established Boston Common as the first public park in the United States.
Visitors can locate this historical marker at coordinates 42.356626 latitude and -71.062231 longitude within the Boston Common grounds.
The Smithsonian Institution included this granite and slate sculpture in their Save Outdoor Sculpture preservation program during 1997.
Location: Boston
GPS coordinates: 42.35663,-71.06223
Latest update: March 4, 2025 20:32
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