Burial Hill, Historic burial ground in Plymouth, United States.
The cemetery extends across 5.1 acres at an elevation of 165 feet, providing views of Plymouth Harbor and containing over 2,000 marked graves.
The site initially served as a defensive fort with cannons in 1621 before becoming the primary burial location for Plymouth Colony settlers after 1622.
The cemetery holds gravestones of notable Pilgrims, including William Bradford, William Brewster, and John Howland, documenting early American settlement patterns.
Monthly guided tours occur on the first Saturday at 1 PM from February through December, organized by the Plymouth Antiquarian Society.
Edward Gray's gravestone from 1681 stands as the oldest stone marker in the cemetery, while earlier wooden markers have not endured time.
Location: Plymouth
GPS coordinates: 41.95627,-70.66620
Latest update: March 7, 2025 17:13
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