Ancient Burying Ground in Hartford, Connecticut
About Ancient Burying Ground
Ancient Burying Ground is a cemetery in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut. It was established in 1640. It carries a heritage listing (NRHP 72001324). The grounds sit at about 46 feet above sea level. It is recorded in the U.S. Geological Survey's Geographic Names Information System as feature 1943322. The nearest other listed cemetery is Zion Hill Cemetery, about 1.1 mi away.
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41.76509, -72.67467
What Ancient Burying Ground offers
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- Accepting new burials Not available
- Cremation options Not available
- Cremation niches Not available
- Mausoleum Not available
- Columbarium Not available
- Chapel Not available
- Green burial Not available
- Veterans section Not available
- Office on site Not available
- Parking Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Restrooms Not available
Nearby cemeteries
- Zion Hill CemeteryHartford, CTCemetery1.1 mi
- Old North Cemetery1821 Main Street, Hartford, CTCemetery1.1 mi
- Saint Patricks CemeteryHartford, CTChristian cemetery1.2 mi
- Spring Grove Cemetery2035 Main Street, Hartford, CTCemetery1.3 mi
- Old South Cemetery400 Maple Avenue, Hartford, CTMunicipal cemetery1.3 mi
- Center CemeteryEast Hartford, CTMunicipal cemetery1.8 mi
- Hockanum Cemetery71 High Street, East Hartford, CTMunicipal cemetery2.5 mi
- Quaker CemeterySouth Quaker Lane, West Hartford, CTQuaker cemetery2.8 mi
- Old South Cemetery196 South Meadow Lane, East Hartford, CTCemetery2.9 mi
- Hillside CemeteryEast Hartford, CTCemetery2.9 mi
Frequently asked questions
Where is Ancient Burying Ground located?
Ancient Burying Ground is at 679 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103 in Hartford County. GPS coordinates: 41.76509, -72.67467.
What are the visiting hours of Ancient Burying Ground?
The recorded hours are: Su-Sa 08:00-17:00. Hours can change on holidays, so confirm with the cemetery.
How do I find a grave at Ancient Burying Ground?
Contact the cemetery office or owner for interment records and plot maps. Volunteer indexes such as Find a Grave and BillionGraves may list transcribed headstones. For veterans, the VA Nationwide Gravesite Locator covers national and many state veterans cemeteries.
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