Downtown in Boston in Suffolk County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Paul Revere Buried in this Ground
Photographed by Marc Posner, January 17, 2023
1. Paul Revere Buried in this Ground Marker
This tablet as a memorial to Paul Revere is erected by the Paul Revere Memorial Association to commemorate the opening to the public on April 19, 1908 of his old house at No. 19 North Square in this city.
May the youth of today when they visit this old house be inspired with the patriotism of Paul Revere.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1873.
Location. 42° 21.434′ N, 71° 3.682′ W. Marker is in Boston, Massachusetts, in Suffolk County. It is in Downtown. It is at the intersection of Tremont Street and Bromfield Street, on the left when traveling north on Tremont Street. Marker is located at the entrance to the Granary Burying Ground. 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.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Granary Burying Ground (here, next to this marker); Granary Burial Ground (here, next to this marker); John Phillips (here, next to this marker); John Smibert (here, next to this marker); Victims of the Boston Massacre (a few steps from this marker); Samuel Adams (a few steps from this marker); James Otis (within shouting distance of this marker); Josiah and Abiah Franklin (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boston.
Other markers no longer nearby. Welcome to Granary Burying Ground (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing); Family Memorials (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); A Riot, the Massacre, and the Tea Party (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Gravestone Carving (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 14, 2009
2. Paul Revere Buried in this Ground Marker
Also see . . .
1. A Biography of Paul Revere. The American Revolution Home Page. (Submitted on May 7, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. Granary Burying Ground. Details of the Freedom Trail from the City of Boston website. (Submitted on May 7, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 17, 2021
3. Paul Revere Buried in this Ground Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 14, 2009
4. Paul Revere Buried in this Ground Marker
The red line of Boston's Freedom Trail can be seen in this photo.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 14, 2009
5. Grave of Paul Revere
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 14, 2009
6. Grave of Paul Revere
Paul Revere's grave is located in the back of the Granary Burying Ground.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 14, 2009
7. Paul Revere's House in the North End
Like the Granary Burying Ground, the House of Paul Revere is found along the route of the Freedom Trail.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 14, 2009
8. House of Paul Revere
This photo of Paul Revere's House was taken from the courtyard to the south.
Photographed by Jana Apergis, March 1, 2023
9. Paul Revere Grave Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 14, 2009
10. Paul Revere at the Old North Church
On the night of April 18, 1775, Paul Revere observed two lanterns in the steeple of the church in the background before riding on to Lexington to warn of the approaching British troops.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 3,576 times since then and 77 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 30, 2024, by Marc Posner of Somerville, Massachusetts. 2. submitted on May 7, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on July 1, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on May 7, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 9. submitted on March 29, 2023, by Jana Apergis of Bristol, Connecticut. 10. submitted on May 7, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
