Sag Harbor in Suffolk County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Old Burying Ground

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 23, 2019

1. The Old Burying Ground Marker

Inscription.
Although adjoining the Presbyterian Church, the Old Burying Ground was a village cemetery, with the first burials the infant children of Tory Innkeeper, James Howell. They were buried in 1767 in unmarked graves. Used for about 100 years, the Old Burying Ground is the resting place of Sag Harbor's early residents, Revolutionary War Patriots, Whaling Captains, Portuguese Seamen, African Americans, and the founding fathers of the village. The last person to be buried here was Hetty Parker, who died in 1870.

(Index of Burials and How-to-find-a-grave not transcribed)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1767.

Location. 40° 59.866′ N, 72° 17.663′ W. Marker is in Sag Harbor, New York, in Suffolk County. It is at the intersection of Union Street and Church Street, on the left when traveling east on Union Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sag Harbor NY 11963, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the New York City Metropolitan Area and on Long Island.

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It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Meigs Monument (here, next to this marker); American Revolution Veterans Memorial (here, next to this marker); Old Whalers' Church (within shouting distance of this marker); The French House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Atheneum (about 300 feet away); St. Andrews R.C. Church (about 500 feet away); David Frothingham (about 600 feet away); Sag Harbor Time Capsule (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sag Harbor.

Also see . . .
1. Preserving history at Sag Harbor’s Old Burying Ground. 27East entry (Submitted on June 6, 2019.)

2. The Old Burying Ground. Sag Harbor Chamber of Commerce entry (Submitted on June 6, 2019.)

The Old Burying Ground image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 23, 2019

2. The Old Burying Ground

Gravestone of John Pearson image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 23, 2019

3. Gravestone of John Pearson

"...unfortunately killed in this place on February 23, 1815 by the accidental discharge of a cannon while celebrating the return of peace between the U.S. and Great Britain"

Gravestone of Capt. John Price image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 23, 2019

4. Gravestone of Capt. John Price

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, August 31, 2025

5. The Old Burying Ground Marker

A new panel on the historic marker notes its designation as a 250th Anniversary Site by the Long Island Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 16, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 1,661 times since then and 86 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 6, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 5. submitted on September 13, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.