Old North Cemetery, cemetery in Concord, New Hampshire; listed on the NRHP in Merrimack County
Old North Cemetery is a burial ground in Concord that has existed since 1730 and covers about 6 acres of land. The site features old gravestones in varying styles, is surrounded by tall trees, and has a stone gate marking the main entrance with paved roads leading through the grounds.
The cemetery was established in 1730 when the town was called Pennycook and served as the only burial ground for over 130 years. The site was expanded in 1842 and later merged with an old Quaker burial ground, preserving the graves of early settlers and notable citizens including President Franklin Pierce and two New Hampshire governors.
The cemetery shows how early Concord residents honored and remembered their dead through simple gravestones and inscriptions. The markers reflect the values and family connections that mattered to the community over generations.
The cemetery is located on North State Street in Concord and is easily accessible with pathways for walking through the grounds. The best time to visit is during calm weather, and visitors should allow time to explore the old stones slowly and respectfully.
The first person buried here in 1736 was a young girl named Sarah Walker, who lived only four and a half years. Her grave marks the beginning of the cemetery and the many generations of families who would later rest in this place.
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