Boston Common Tablet

The Boston Common Tablet is a memorial made from slate and granite located near the corner of Park and Tremont Streets in Boston's central park. The tablet bears an inscription commemorating a significant moment in the city's founding.

The tablet was created in 1913 by sculptor R. Clipston Sturgis and documents a land transaction from 1634 between William Blackstone and Boston's early settlers. This exchange marked the beginning of the common land as a shared public space.

The tablet inscription narrates the founding agreement that established Boston Common as the first public park in the United States.

The tablet is located in the central area of Boston Common, easily found near the main pathways and intersections of the park. The inscription is readable from the front, making it simple for visitors to view it while walking through the grounds.

The memorial was included in the Smithsonian Institution's preservation program in 1997 and has received professional conservation care since then. This recognition underscores its importance as part of America's cultural heritage.

Location: Boston

GPS coordinates: 42.35663,-71.06223

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:20