Pittsfield Cemetery

Pittsfield Cemetery is a 142-acre burial ground with winding pathways, distinctive trees, and architectural features such as the Allen Memorial Arch and Calvin Memorial Chapel. The landscape was designed with care to create different sections and preserve notable structures.

The cemetery was established in 1850 to serve the growing population of Pittsfield and replaced an earlier burial site at North and East Streets. It was redesigned by the Olmsted Brothers in the 1910s, landscape architects of national renown.

The cemetery holds final resting places of people who shaped the region, from musicians to military leaders and civic figures. Walking through reveals how the community honored its prominent members across different eras.

The grounds are walkable and comfortable shoes are recommended, as pathways wind through the large property. The best time to visit is during warmer months when the grounds are dry and trees are fully leafed out.

A specialized burial plot was created by the Olmsted Brothers in 1929 as an expression of their landscape design innovation. This section shows a lesser-known side of their work beyond their more celebrated public parks.

Location: Pittsfield

Address: 203 Wahconah Street

GPS coordinates: 42.46694,-73.25778

Latest update: December 14, 2025 15:01