Historic Cemeteries in Boston, MA
There are 6 historic cemeteries in Boston, MA in our directory. Historic cemeteries are burial grounds with a recorded heritage designation, a historic tag in the source data, or an establishment year before 1900.
Listed when the source records a historic or heritage designation, or an establishment year before 1900.
Historic Cemeteries in Boston, MA
- Central Burying Ground125 Boylston Street · est. 1756Church cemetery0.5 mi
- Saint Michael Cemetery500 Canterbury StreetCemetery5.5 mi
- Granary Burying GroundBoston, MA · est. 1660Christian cemetery0.1 mi
- Hawes Burying GroundBoston, MACemetery2.1 mi
- Kings Chapel Burying GroundBoston, MAChurch cemetery0.0 mi
- Union Burying GroundBoston, MACemetery2.1 mi
Other cemetery types in Boston, MA
Frequently asked questions
What is a historic cemetery?
Historic cemeteries are burial grounds with a recorded heritage designation, a historic tag in the source data, or an establishment year before 1900.
How many historic cemeteries are in Boston, MA?
We list 6 historic cemeteries in Boston, MA. Listed when the source records a historic or heritage designation, or an establishment year before 1900.
Why might a historic cemetery be missing from this list?
We only list a cemetery here when the source data or official name confirms it. If you know a cemetery that belongs on this page, open its listing and use "Suggest a correction", or add it through our submission form.
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