Common Burying Ground and Island Cemetery
Common Burying Ground and Island Cemetery, Historic burial ground in Newport, United States
The cemetery spans 31 acres at Newport's northern edge, containing over 5,000 graves marked with slate headstones and marble monuments from different periods.
Established in 1665 on land provided by Reverend John Clarke, this cemetery holds the remains of colonial governors and William Ellery, a Declaration of Independence signer.
The cemetery includes God's Little Acre, a section containing the largest collection of colonial African American headstones in the United States.
Located at coordinates 41.496389, -71.315556, the cemetery maintains records of over 8,438 memorials and welcomes researchers interested in genealogical studies.
The circular Belmont plot features Commodore Matthew Perry's marble sarcophagus and a Beaux-Arts exedra designed by Richard Morris Hunt.
Location: Newport
GPS coordinates: 41.49639,-71.31556
Latest update: May 16, 2025 12:29
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