Lowell Cemetery, Lowell

Name: Lowell Cemetery
Address: 77 Knapp Ave, Lowell, 01852-4240, United States
Telephone: +1 978-454-5191

#13 among attractions in Lowell

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Lowell Cemetery is a cemetery located in Lowell, Massachusetts. Founded in 1841 and located on the banks of the Concord River, the cemetery is one of the oldest garden cemeteries in the nation, inspired by Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Many of Lowell's wealthy industrialists are buried here, under ornate Victorian tombstones. A 73-acre portion of the 84 acres cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998. ()

Built: 1841 (183 years ago)Coordinates: 42°37'44"N, 71°17'35"W

Address

77 Knapp AveLowell (Lower Belvidere)Lowell 01852-4240 United States

Contact

+1 978-454-5191

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Lowell Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: New England Quilt Museum, Lowell National Historical Park, Cawley Memorial Stadium, American Textile History Museum.

1.5 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
New England Quilt Museum, Lowell
38 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Lowell, Massachusetts, the New England Quilt Museum serves as a vibrant center for the celebration of the art of quilting. This specialized art institute is a haven for textile enthusiasts and art lovers alike, offering an intimate look...
1.5 miNW
Museum, Fashion museum, National park
Lowell National Historical Park, Lowell
39 min walk • Lowell National Historical Park is a National Historical Park of the United States located in Lowell, Massachusetts.
0.9 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Cawley Memorial Stadium, Lowell
23 min walk • Cawley Memorial Stadium is a 6,000-seat multipurpose stadium in Lowell, Massachusetts primarily used for football, soccer, field hockey, track and field and lacrosse.
1.5 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Fashion museum
American Textile History Museum, Lowell
39 min walk • The American Textile History Museum, located in Lowell, Massachusetts, was founded as the Merrimack Valley Textile Museum in North Andover, Massachusetts in 1960 by Caroline Stevens Rogers.
1.2 miNW
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Entertainment
Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Lowell
32 min walk • The Lowell Memorial Auditorium is an indoor auditorium in downtown Lowell, Massachusetts, in the United States. It is dedicated to local veterans of war. The 2,800-seat venue was built in 1922 by the architectural firm of Blackall, Clapp & Whittemore.
1.2 miNW
Canal
Pawtucket Canal, Lowell
32 min walk • Completed in 1796, the Pawtucket Canal was originally built as a transportation canal to circumvent the Pawtucket Falls of the Merrimack River in East Chelmsford, Massachusetts.
0.8 miN
Church
Holy Trinity Parish, Lowell
21 min walk • Holy Trinity Parish - designated for Polish immigrants in Lowell, Massachusetts, United States. Founded in 1904. It is one of the Polish-American Roman Catholic parishes in New England in the Archdiocese of Boston.
1.2 miNE
Tree
Pow-Wow Oak Tree, Lowell
32 min walk • The Pow-Wow Oak is an historic tree located in the Belvidere neighborhood of Lowell, Massachusetts. This 300-year-old tree is believed to have served as a gathering place for pow wows held by the Native American Wamesit tribe.
1.5 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum
National Streetcar Museum, Lowell
39 min walk • The National Streetcar Museum is a streetcar museum and heritage railway located in Lowell, Massachusetts. It is owned by the New England Electric Railway Historical Society, which also operates the Seashore Trolley Museum, and is operated as part of the National Park Service's Lowell National Historical Park.
1.1 miSW
Cemetery
Edson Cemetery, Lowell
27 min walk • The Edson Cemetery is a cemetery located in Lowell, Massachusetts, at 1375 Gorham Street.
~1380 ftNE
Park
Shedd Park, Lowell
7 min walk • Shedd Park is a 50-acre public park in Lowell, Massachusetts. It is located off Rogers Street and flanked by Boylston Street and Knapp Avenue in the Belvidere section of the city.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Lowell Cemetery open?

Lowell Cemetery is open:

Monday 9 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 4 pm
Thursday 9 am - 4 pm
Friday 9 am - 4 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Lowell Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Shedd Park, Lowell (7 min walk), Rogers Fort Hill Park Historic District, Lowell (12 min walk), Wamesit Canal-Whipple Mill Industrial Complex, Lowell (12 min walk), Belvidere Hill Historic District, Lowell (16 min walk).

How to get to Lowell Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lowell Cemetery:

Bus

Riverside School • Lines: 3 (9 min walk)
Lowell Superior Court • Lines: 3, 9 (25 min walk)

Train

Lowell (32 min walk)

Tram

Lower Locks • Lines: Lowell National Park Trolley (33 min walk)
Swamp Locks • Lines: Lowell National Park Trolley (38 min walk)