Old Burying Ground, Stoneham

Name: Old Burying Ground
Address: Stoneham, United States

#4 among attractions in Stoneham

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Facts and practical information

The Old Burying Ground is a historic cemetery on Pleasant and William Streets in Stoneham, Massachusetts. Established in 1726, it is the only surviving element of Stoneham's original town center, which also included a meeting house and school. It contains about 450 stones and fragments, with grave markers dating from 1728 to 1924. The stones were carved with motifs that were fairly typical of the period including urns, willows, cherubs, and winged death heads. ()

Built: 1728 (296 years ago)Coordinates: 42°28'53"N, 71°5'46"W

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Stoneham (Colonial Park)Stoneham United States

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Old Burying Ground – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: First Congregational Church, Stoneham Public Library, First Unitarian Church, First Baptist Church.

~830 ftW
Church, Greek Revival architecture
First Congregational Church, Stoneham
4 min walk • The First Congregational Church is an historic church in Stoneham, Massachusetts. Built in 1840, it is a fine local example of Greek Revival architecture, and is a landmark in the town center. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 13, 1984.
~1690 ftSW
Library
Stoneham Public Library, Stoneham
9 min walk • The Stoneham Public Library is the public library of Stoneham, Massachusetts. It is located at Main and Maple Streets.
~660 ftW
Church
First Unitarian Church, Stoneham
4 min walk • The First Unitarian Church is a historic former church building in Stoneham, Massachusetts. One of Stoneham's more stylish Gothic Revival buildings, the Stick style wood structure was built in 1869 for a Unitarian congregation that was organized in 1858.
0.4 miSW
Church
First Baptist Church, Stoneham
11 min walk • The First Baptist Church is a historic church building at 457 Main Street in Stoneham, Massachusetts, housing an evangelical congregation. The church was built in 1892 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.
~1190 ftSW
Tower
Stoneham Firestation, Stoneham
6 min walk • The Stoneham Firestation is a historic fire station at Central and Emerson Streets in Stoneham, Massachusetts. The two-story red brick Renaissance Revival building was built in 1916, and continues to serve as the town's central fire station.
~1430 ftS
Greek Revival architecture
Warren Sweetser House, Stoneham
7 min walk • The Warren Sweetser House is a historic house at 90 Franklin Street in Stoneham, Massachusetts. It is one of the finest Greek Revival houses in Stoneham, recognized as much for its elaborate interior detailing as it is for its exterior features.
0.9 miW
42°28'53"N • 71°6'48"W
Stoneham Arena, Stoneham
23 min walk • Golf, Outdoor activities, Ice rink

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Which popular attractions are close to Old Burying Ground?

Nearby attractions include First Unitarian Church, Stoneham (4 min walk), First Congregational Church, Stoneham (4 min walk), Stoneham Firestation, Stoneham (6 min walk), Warren Sweetser House, Stoneham (7 min walk).

Old Burying Ground, Stoneham

Facts and practical information

Old Burying Ground – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

First Congregational Church, Stoneham

Stoneham Public Library, Stoneham

First Unitarian Church, Stoneham

First Baptist Church, Stoneham

Stoneham Firestation, Stoneham

Warren Sweetser House, Stoneham

Stoneham Arena, Stoneham

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Old Burying Ground?