| Memorials | : | 127 |
| Location | : | Boston, Suffolk County, USA |
| Phone | : | 617-635-4505 |
| Website | : | www.cityofboston.gov/Parks/HBGI/ |
| Coordinate | : | 42.3583340, -71.0600370 |
| Description | : | Founded in 1630 at the time of the settlement of Boston, King's Chapel is Boston Proper's oldest burying place. Like the majority of Boston's burying grounds, it has always been under municipal control, not affiliated with any church. The site is said to be part of Isaac Johnson's estate, an esteemed early settler. In 1668 Royal Governor Andros seized a portion of this property to construct the town's first Anglican church, King's Chapel, which was built in 1688. The earliest graves and tombs were scattered randomly throughout the grounds, with no formal pathways. In the early nineteenth century, landscaped cemeteries outside... Read More |
frequently asked questions (FAQ):
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Where is Kings Chapel Burying Ground?
Kings Chapel Burying Ground is located at Tremont Street Boston, Suffolk County ,Massachusetts , 02108-3531USA.
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Kings Chapel Burying Ground cemetery's updated grave count on graveviews.com?
125 memorials
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Where are the coordinates of the Kings Chapel Burying Ground?
Latitude: 42.3583340
Longitude: -71.0600370
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