Memorials : 430
Location : Boston, Suffolk County, USA
Phone : 617-635-4505
Website : www.cityofboston.gov/Parks/default.asp
Coordinate : 42.3526300, -71.0659500
Description : Dating from 1756, Central Burying Ground is located on Boston Common on Boylston Street near Tremont Street. Central was established to alleviate overcrowding at King's Chapel, Copp's Hill and Granary Burying Grounds. Acquired from Andrew Oliver, Jr., the site was formerly a portion of Colonel Fitch's pasture at the bottom of the Common. Bostonians considered this burial ground the least desirable because it was the farthest from the market center of the town. It contains the grave of: - British common soldiers who died in combat or of disease during the revolution - Foreigners who died while in Boston - American patriots from... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Central Burying Ground?

    Central Burying Ground is located at Boylston Street Boston, Suffolk County ,Massachusetts , 02114USA.

  • Central Burying Ground cemetery's updated grave count on graveviews.com?

    417 memorials

  • Where are the coordinates of the Central Burying Ground?

    Latitude: 42.3526300
    Longitude: -71.0659500

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