First Parish Burial Ground, Gloucester

Name: First Parish Burial Ground
Address: Gloucester, United States

#21 among attractions in Gloucester

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The First Parish Burial Ground is a historic cemetery located at 122 Centennial Avenue in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Established in 1644, the 2.5 acres site is Gloucester's oldest burying ground. It once stood at the heart of the Gloucester settlement, and was for 80 years its only cemetery. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. It is now being maintained jointly by the city and the Cemetery Restoration Partnership. ()

Built: 1644 (380 years ago)Coordinates: 42°37'3"N, 70°40'23"W

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Gloucester (Central Gloucester)Gloucester United States

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Day trips

First Parish Burial Ground – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cape Ann Whale Watch, Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial, Stage Fort Park, Ten Pound Island Light.

1 miE
42°36'58"N • 70°39'11"W
Cape Ann Whale Watch, Gloucester
27 min walk • Dolphin and whale watching, Tours, Outdoor activities
0.5 miS
Monuments and statues
Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial, Gloucester
14 min walk • Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial is a historic memorial cenotaph sculpture on South Stacy Boulevard, near entrance of Stacy Esplanade in Gloucester, Massachusetts, built in 1925.
0.8 miSW
Beach, Park, Playground
Stage Fort Park, Gloucester
21 min walk • Stage Fort Park is a park at Stage Head in Gloucester, Massachusetts, part of the Essex National Heritage Area. It contains two beaches, a large playground, picnic benches, two baseball fields, a basketball court, a dog park and plenty of room for any weekend activities.
1.1 miS
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Ten Pound Island Light, Gloucester
30 min walk • The Ten Pound Island Light is a historic lighthouse in Gloucester Harbor in Gloucester, Massachusetts. It is located on Ten Pound Island, near the eastern end of the harbor.
0.6 miE
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Cape Ann Museum, Gloucester
17 min walk • Cape Ann Museum is an art and historical museum located in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Its collection and programming focuses on the artists and art colonies of Cape Ann, including the Rocky Neck Art Colony and the Folly Cove Designers.
0.8 miSE
42°36'44"N • 70°39'35"W
Capt. Bill & Sons Whale Watch, Gloucester
20 min walk • Dolphin and whale watching, Boat or ferry
0.6 miSE
City hall
Gloucester City Hall, Gloucester
15 min walk • Gloucester City Hall is located at 9 Dale Avenue in Gloucester, Massachusetts. It was built in 1870 and dedicated the following year, and has served as the main location for the city's offices since then.
0.8 miE
Church
Our Lady of Good Voyage Church, Gloucester
21 min walk • Our Lady of Good Voyage Church is a historic Roman Catholic church at 136-144 Prospect Street and 2-4 Taylor Street in Gloucester, Massachusetts.
1 miE
Ship
Adventure, Gloucester
25 min walk • Adventure is a gaff rigged knockabout schooner. She was built in Essex, Massachusetts, USA, and launched in 1926 to work the Grand Banks fishing grounds out of Gloucester. She is one of only two surviving knockabout fishing schooners – ships designed without bowsprits for the safety of her crew.
0.6 miE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Sargent House Museum, Gloucester
15 min walk • The Sargent House Museum is a historic house museum located at 49 Middle Street, Gloucester, Massachusetts. The museum is open on weekends from Memorial day to Columbus day, and offers guided tours of the historic home, a small gift shop, and rotating exhibits in its exhibit space.
1.3 miE
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
North Shore Art Association, Gloucester
33 min walk • The North Shore Art Association of East Gloucester, Massachusetts is one of the oldest art associations in the United States. Founded in 1922, it was the gathering place of some of the great American artists of the 20th century.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to First Parish Burial Ground?

Nearby attractions include Oak Grove Cemetery, Gloucester (6 min walk), Babson-Alling House, Gloucester (11 min walk), Central Gloucester Historic District, Gloucester (14 min walk), Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial, Gloucester (14 min walk).

How to get to First Parish Burial Ground by public transport?

The nearest stations to First Parish Burial Ground:

Train

Gloucester (8 min walk)