Dorchester North Burying Ground facts for kids
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Dorchester North Burying Ground
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 Location in Massachusetts
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| Location | Boston, Massachusetts |
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| Built | 1633 |
| NRHP reference No. | 74000915 |
| Added to NRHP | April 18, 1974 |
The Dorchester North Burying Ground is a historic graveyard in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. It is also known as the "First Burying Ground in Dorchester." This special place holds the stories of many early settlers of the area.
It was first opened in 1634, which is a very long time ago! Because of its history, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. It was also named a Boston Landmark in 1981 by the Boston Landmarks Commission. This means it's officially recognized as an important historical site.
The burying ground is surrounded by a strong concrete wall. Along Columbia Road, parts of the wall have iron fences. These replaced an older, fancy fence from the 1800s. The original gates are still there and let people enter. Large bronze plaques were placed by the city in 1883 to mark these gates. Inside, you can find over 1,200 markers, many belonging to the first people who settled in Dorchester.
Who is buried here?
Many important people from Dorchester's early days are buried at the Dorchester North Burying Ground. Here are a few of them:
- Humphrey Atherton
- Richard Mather
- William Stoughton
- William Tailer
