Mount Hope Cemetery

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355 Walk Hill St
Mattapan, MA 02126
+1 (617) 635-7361
http://m.cityofboston.gov

Mount Hope Cemetery, established in 1852 and purchased by the City of Boston in 1857, spans 125 acres and was designed in line with the principles of the Rural Cemetery Movement. Known for its scenic landscaping and diverse tree species, it also serves as a historical site featuring monuments dedicated to veterans and other special groups.

Despite facing challenges such as competition from other cemeteries and public accessibility issues, Mount Hope Cemetery has grown significantly over the years and provided a passive outdoor recreation space for the local community. Additionally, it holds unmarked graves for the city's indigent residents, highlighting its role within the fabric of Boston's history.

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5.07 reviews
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Barbara A.
11/13/2013

The office staff is AMAZING!!!!! Thank you so much!!! I'm planning a trip to visit my dad's grave site 2014. See ya'll soon.

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April M.
9/30/2013

Mount Hope Cemetery is a hidden gem! It is hidden because it's off the beaten path as far as the city of Boston is concerned. It's not really a place you seek out to visit like Forest Hills...

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Roanna N.
8/26/2009

I was in Boston on vacation when I decided to go visit my great grandmother. I was bummed when I discovered that the office closed at 4pm and I had no way of finding the exact site. While I was...

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Helen J.
9/2/2011

I've been doing some genealogical research and my great grandparents and great uncle are buried here. I live in NY now and can't visit so easily so I ended up calling up the office to see if they...

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James L.
8/26/2012

After going through my late grandfather's belongings, I found a sheet with the location of where his father and uncles were buried, all of whom immigrated to this country decades before he did. My...

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