Memorials : 130
Location : Chelmsford, Middlesex County, USA
Phone : (978)250-5245
Website : cemeteries.townofchelmsford.us
Coordinate : 42.5974503, -71.3539734
Description : The Forefathers Burying Ground is location in Chelmsford Center behind the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, first known as the Church of Christ in Chelmsford. It was originally Congregational in denomination, as the Rev. John Fiske favored the Cambridge Platform. Some say the first meeting house was built in 1655, while others believe it was not built until 1659/60. The early meeting house was a general gathering place, used as not only a place of worship, but for public meetings and other social events. The first grave was on the land of Thomas Henchman, later owned by Mrs. E.H. Warren. The Forefathers... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Forefathers Burial Ground?

    Forefathers Burial Ground is located at Intersection of Westford St. and Littleton Rd. Chelmsford, Middlesex County ,Massachusetts , 01824USA.

  • Forefathers Burial Ground cemetery's updated grave count on graveviews.com?

    125 memorials

  • Where are the coordinates of the Forefathers Burial Ground?

    Latitude: 42.5974503
    Longitude: -71.3539734

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