East Lexington in Middlesex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Robbins Cemetery
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 15, 2009
1. Robbins Cemetery Marker
Inscription.
Robbins Cemetery. . Originally part of the Samuel Winship farm, this land was deeded by his son in 1784 as a cemetery for the Robbins, Winship, Buckman, Bowman and other Lexington families. Stephen Robbins and his son Eli, who are buried here, operated a fur dressing factory, a spice mill and a tannery. When they wanted to open a tavern and were refused permission by the selectmen, Eli enlisted Daniel Webster’s help, and won!, The willow and urn carved on many gravestones here are symbols of mourning widely used in the early 1800’s in painting and needlework, as well as on headstones. . This historical marker is in East Lexington in Middlesex County Massachusetts
Originally part of the Samuel Winship farm, this land was deeded by his son in 1784 as a cemetery for the Robbins, Winship, Buckman, Bowman and other Lexington families. Stephen Robbins and his son Eli, who are buried here, operated a fur dressing factory, a spice mill and a tannery. When they wanted to open a tavern and were refused permission by the selectmen, Eli enlisted Daniel Webster’s help, and won!
The willow and urn carved on many gravestones here are symbols of mourning widely used in the early 1800’s in painting and needlework, as well as on headstones.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1784.
Location. 42° 25.676′ N, 71° 12.124′ W. Marker is in East Lexington, Massachusetts, in Middlesex County. Marker is at the intersection of Massachusetts Ave. (Massachusetts Route 4) and Hillside Ave., on the right when traveling west on Massachusetts Ave.. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lexington MA 02420, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Charles Follen (approx.
Like many of the gravestones in Robbins Cemetery, the stone of Stephen Robbins contains the willow and urn symbols mentioned on the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,414 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 19, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.