Cambridge in Middlesex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

Old Burying Ground

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 18, 2021

1. Old Burying Ground Marker

Inscription.
Burial place of early settlers
Tory landowners and slaves
Soldiers · Presidents of Harvard and prominent men of Cambridge
1635

Erected by Cambridge Historical Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1635.

Location. 42° 22.497′ N, 71° 7.15′ W. Marker is in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in Middlesex County. Marker is at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Garden Street, on the right when traveling south on Massachusetts Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cambridge MA 02138, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. History of Cambridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Cambridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Route of William Dawes (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Cambridge / Religion and Government in the Early History of Cambridge (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Old Cambridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Revolutionary War Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); George Washington (about 300 feet away); Cambridge Common (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cambridge.

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Old Burying Ground and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 18, 2021

2. Old Burying Ground and Marker

A Milestone in the Old Burying Ground image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 18, 2021

3. A Milestone in the Old Burying Ground

Boston
8 Miles
1734 A.I.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 185 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 11, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.