Grove Hill Cemetery

Grove Hill Cemetery is a burial ground in Waltham featuring rolling terrain with stone monuments, mausoleums, and maintained walkways throughout. The grounds are organized into different sections, each connected by pathways and containing various types of grave markers and burial structures.

The cemetery gained recognition on the National Register of Historic Places for preserving burial customs and architectural styles from different periods in Waltham's past. This listing reflects its importance as a record of how the community developed and changed over time.

The monuments on the grounds reflect how different groups in Waltham expressed their beliefs and values through burial customs over time. Walking through the sections, you notice how the stones and inscriptions tell stories of the people who built the community.

The cemetery can be accessed through the main gate, with parking available and pathways connecting different areas of the grounds. Comfortable footwear is recommended since the rolling terrain involves walking up and down slopes throughout your visit.

A notable section of the grounds honors military veterans with uniform markers arranged in orderly rows. These distinctive sections stand out from the rest of the burial grounds and serve as a quiet tribute to military service.

Location: Waltham

GPS coordinates: 42.37610,-71.22140

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:46