Less desirable burial ground
10/10/2019
To alleviate overcrowding, the Central Burial Ground was established in 1756. Although it holds the...
Central Burying Ground
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Boylston St
Boston, MA 02116
Central Burying Ground, established in 1756, is located on Boston Common and was created to alleviate overcrowding in nearby burial grounds. It is the final resting place for notable figures, including British soldiers from the Revolutionary War, American patriots, and prominent individuals such as painter Gilbert Stuart and composer William Billings.
Despite its initial unpopularity due to its distance from the town center, the site has a rich history, including attempts to close it for urban development in the 1820s. The burial ground features significant structures, such as The Dell, which houses remains disturbed by street construction, reflecting the evolving landscape of Boston over the centuries.
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