Downtown in New Haven in New Haven County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
New Haven Common Burial Ground
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 18, 2010
1. New Haven Common Burial Ground Marker
1638 to 1796
the adjoining ground was occupied
as a common place of burial.
Then a new burying ground was opened
and divided into family lots
and city squares.
In 1813 this church was placed
over the monuments of several
whose names are engraved on tablets
in the vestibule.
In 1821 the remainig monuments
were by consent of survivors,
and under direction of the city,
removed to the new ground.
In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye,
At the last trump, the dead shall be raised.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion • Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1638.
Location. 41° 18.477′ N, 72° 55.606′ W. Marker is in New Haven, Connecticut, in New Haven County. It is in Downtown. Marker can be reached from Temple Street, 0.1 miles south of Elm Street, on the right when traveling south. Located on the rear wall of the Center Church On The Green. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 311 Temple Street, New Haven CT 06511, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Theophilus Eaton (here, next to this marker); Stephen Goodyear (here, next to this marker); Col Edward Whalley
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Regarding New Haven Common Burial Ground. Perhaps the most interesting aspect of the Center Church is "The Crypt, " an ancient cemetery with gravestones from 1687 to 1812, under the church. In 1813, Center Church was built over a small portion of the town's burial ground. All the remains and gravestones were left in their original positions to be protected by the church's foundation where a crypt was created. The Crypt contains the identified remains of about 137 people, and the likely remains of over 1,000 that are unidentified. Guided tours are available.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 18, 2010
2. New Haven Common Burial Ground Marker
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 18, 2010
3. The back of the Center Church On The Green
The New Haven Common Burial Ground marker is under the large center window.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,141 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 24, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
