Statue of Domingo Faustino Sarmiento

The Statue of Domingo Faustino Sarmiento is a bronze sculpture on Commonwealth Avenue Mall in Boston, created by artist Ivette Compagnion. It stands on a cement base between Gloucester and Hereford Streets, surrounded by the avenue's tree-lined setting.

The Argentine government offered this statue as a gift to Boston in 1917, but installation was delayed for more than fifty years. The formal dedication finally took place in 1973, marking a significant gap between the gift and its public unveiling.

The statue honors a South American reformer whose ideas transformed education in his homeland. For visitors from that region, this spot serves as a gathering place to remember a leader who viewed schooling as essential for progress.

The statue is located on Commonwealth Avenue Mall between Gloucester and Hereford Streets, making it easy to visit while walking the avenue. Lighting installations help the monument remain visible during evening hours.

Sarmiento traveled to Massachusetts to study Horace Mann's public education methods before implementing his own reforms. This experience shaped his vision for a modern school system in his homeland.

Location: Boston

GPS coordinates: 42.35000,-71.08519

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:10