Christ Church Burial Ground
Christ Church Burial Ground, Colonial cemetery in Center City, Philadelphia, United States.
Christ Church Burial Ground spans two acres and contains 1,400 marked graves surrounded by an 18th-century brick wall at Fifth and Arch Streets.
The cemetery opened in 1719 when Christ Church needed additional burial space, becoming the final resting place of Benjamin Franklin and four other Declaration signers.
The burial ground contains graves of physicians, military officers, and civic leaders who shaped early American society through their contributions to medicine and governance.
The cemetery welcomes visitors from March through November, with guided tours available to explore the graves and learn about colonial Philadelphia history.
People maintain a tradition of tossing pennies on Benjamin Franklin's grave through the iron rails, referencing his famous saying about saving money.
Location: Philadelphia
Website: http://christchurchphila.org/about-the-burial-grounds
GPS coordinates: 39.95209,-75.14811
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:00
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