Edson Cemetery, Historic cemetery in Lowell, United States
Edson Cemetery spans across a triangular site with a strict grid pattern of 45 squares, featuring two architectural structures including a Gothic granite chapel.
Established in 1846 following a City Council vote, the cemetery received its name from Reverend Theodore Edson, minister of St. Anne's Church on Merrimack Street.
The cemetery contains the grave of American writer Jack Kerouac in section 94, where visitors leave items such as pens, candles, and written poetry.
Located at 1375 Gorham Street, the cemetery maintains records of over 8,676 memorials, with 57 percent documented through photographs for genealogical research.
Two Medal of Honor recipients from the Civil War, John C. McFarland and Joseph Taylor, rest within the grounds of this Massachusetts burial site.
Location: Lowell
Inception: 1846
GPS coordinates: 42.61640,-71.30750
Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:40
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