Downtown in Boston in Suffolk County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
King's Chapel
Founded 1686
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 14, 2009
1. Kings Chapel Marker
King's Chapel and Burying Ground is located along the route of Boston's Freedom Trail.
Its first building was the first Church of England in Boston.
The corner stone of the present building was laid August 11, 1749.
After the Revolution it became the first Unitarian church in the United States.
Erected by Kings Chapel.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks, and the Unitarian Universalism (UUism) series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1686.
Location. 42° 21.483′ N, 71° 3.612′ W. Marker is in Boston, Massachusetts, in Suffolk County. It is in Downtown. It is at the intersection of Tremont Street and School Street, on the left when traveling south on Tremont Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Boston MA 02108, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Massachusetts’ Historic Boston. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. 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 one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Chevalier de Saint Sauveur (a few steps from this marker); Life and Death in Colonial Boston (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named King's Chapel (a few steps from this marker); King's Chapel and Beyond (a few steps from this marker); Omni Hotels: The Parker House
this page online
Also see . . .
1. King's Chapel and Burying Ground. Details of the Freedom Trail from the City of Boston website. (Submitted on April 19, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. A Brief History. History page on King's Chapel's web site. (Submitted on November 20, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 14, 2009
2. Kings Chapel Marker
This marker is on the front wall of the church, to the right of the entrance.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 14, 2009
3. National Historic Landmark Marker
has been designated a
Registered National
Historic Landmark
Under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935
this site possesses exceptional value
in commemorating or illustrating
the history of the United States
U.S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
1964
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 14, 2009
4. Marker at Kings Chapel
Kings Chapel's National Historic Landmark Marker is located to the left of the front door of the church.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 14, 2009
5. Kings Chapel Burying Ground
The Burying Ground at Kings Chapel, established in 1630, is Boston's first and oldest burying place.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 14, 2009
6. Gravestone of Joseph Tapping
King's Chapel Burying Ground contains many elaborately carved gravestones. The stone of Joseph Tapping (died 1678) is generally considered to be one of the most attractive in all of Boston.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 19, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,681 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on April 19, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
