Men of Kent Cemetery

The Men of Kent Cemetery spans across 0.75 acres of land, containing numerous slate headstones with detailed engravings from different historical periods.

Established around 1624, this burial ground became the final resting place for the original settlers who arrived from Kent, England to establish Scituate.

The cemetery features works by notable gravestone carver Jacob Vinal, recognized for incorporating winged skull motifs into his stone engravings.

Located on Meetinghouse Lane, the cemetery maintains regular visiting hours and provides researchers access to study early American burial practices.

The oldest remaining tombstone belongs to Captain John Williams from 1694, who owned the building that later became the Barker Tavern.

Location: Massachusetts

GPS coordinates: 42.18667,-70.72889

Latest update: March 7, 2025 18:36