Christ Church Burial Ground

Christ Church Burial Ground is a historic cemetery located on School Street in Quincy that holds the graves of early settlers and church members from colonial times. The site contains stone markers spread across its grounds, documenting the final resting places of people who lived in the region during the 1700s.

This burial ground was established in 1737 as the cemetery for an Anglican parish, making it one of the earliest church gravesites in Massachusetts at that time. It served the community for generations, recording the lives of people through the colonial era and into later periods.

The gravestones here display inscriptions and carvings that reflect colonial craftsmanship and the religious beliefs of early church members. Walking through the grounds, you can read names and dates that tell you about the people who shaped the community in those early times.

The burial ground sits on School Street in Quincy and is easy to reach on foot with pathways that let you walk through the grounds at your own pace. Visiting on a clear day makes it easier to read the inscriptions on the stones and appreciate the details of the older markers.

About 75 grave markers from the colonial period remain visible, showing the names of people who lived almost 300 years ago. These surviving stones offer a direct look into the early families and everyday life of Quincy residents from that distant time.

Location: Quincy

GPS coordinates: 42.24422,-71.00224

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:01