Cole's Hill, Historic cemetery and National Historic Landmark in Plymouth, United States
Located near Plymouth Rock, Cole's Hill rises from Plymouth Bay with landscaped grassy areas, low shrubs, trees, and winding trails throughout the grounds.
The Mayflower Pilgrims used Cole's Hill as their first burial ground during the winter of 1620-1621, when 52 of the original 102 settlers perished.
A granite sarcophagus erected in 1920 contains skeletal remains of early Mayflower settlers, alongside a statue of Wampanoag leader Massasoit by sculptor Cyrus Dallin.
Visitors can access the summit via a granite staircase from Water Street and explore the 0.1-mile paved sidewalk trail with interpretive signs.
During a storm in 1735, water erosion created a ravine in the hill that exposed and carried numerous human remains into Plymouth Harbor.
Location: Plymouth
GPS coordinates: 41.95750,-70.66278
Latest update: May 13, 2025 03:35
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