Eliot Burying Ground

Located at the intersection of Eustis and Washington Streets, this 0.8-acre cemetery features stone walls and traditional colonial-era grave markers.

Established in 1630 as the first burial ground in Roxbury, the site includes a redoubt constructed by American colonists during the 1775 siege of Boston.

The Minister's Tomb contains the remains of John Eliot and five other ministers from the First Church of Roxbury who shaped local religious practices.

Access to the cemetery requires a 24-hour advance notice through the Boston Parks and Recreation Department for guided visits and research purposes.

The Dudley family tomb near the Eustis Street entrance holds the remains of multiple Colonial governors, including Thomas Dudley and Joseph Dudley.

Location: Boston

Inception: 1635

GPS coordinates: 42.33194,-71.08194

Latest update: March 7, 2025 04:26