Historic cemetery in Plymouth, established in the 17th century, is the burial site of several Pilgrims, the founding settlers of Plymouth Colony
General Information
Hours:
Daily: Sunrise to sunset
Fees:
Free
Pet Policy:
Pets are allowed if leashed
Visitors are asked to be respectful as this is an active historic cemetery
Visitors are asked to be respectful as this is an active historic cemetery
Closest cities with hotels:
Plymouth, MA
Seasons:
All year (spring through fall most popular for views and walking)
Location:
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Burial Hill, Plymouth, MA 02360
Website:
How to Get There
From downtown Plymouth, MA: Walk or drive uphill from Main Street near Plymouth Rock and Pilgrim Memorial State Park. Burial Hill is clearly marked and offers pedestrian paths leading to historic gravesites and panoramic views of Plymouth Harbor.
Overview
Burial Hill is a 17th-century burying ground on School Street, at the southwest end of Leyden Street, on a hill 165 feet above sea level with views over the town and coast. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013. The Pilgrims built a fort and meetinghouse here in 1621-22.
Notable Burials
- Pilgrims William Bradford (governor), William Brewster (church elder), John Howland, Richard Warren, Edward Doty, Francis Cooke, and Mary Allerton, the last surviving Mayflower passenger
- Colonial governor Thomas Prence, patriot leader James Warren, author Mercy Otis Warren, and missionary Adoniram Judson
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