Central Burying Ground, Boston
Central Burying Ground, Boston is a cemetery in Boston, United States. It was established in 1756. Wikidata records 3 notable interments here, including Charles Sprague, Benjamin Bussey, Elizabeth Rowell Thompson.
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At a glance
| Location | 🇺🇸 Boston, United States |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 42.35288, -71.06595 (source: Wikidata) |
| Established | 1756 |
| Era | Pre-1800 |
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Opening hours
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Source: Google Places. Last checked 2026-07-23. Hours can change, confirm with the cemetery before visiting.
Notable interments
3 notable figures are documented here in Wikidata, each with a Wikipedia article and recorded burial place.
- Charles Sprague (1791–1875), poet, businessperson, writer
- Benjamin Bussey (1757–1842), philanthropist, entrepreneur, politician
- Elizabeth Rowell Thompson (1821–1899), temperance worker, women's rights activist, suffragist
Common questions
Where is Central Burying Ground, Boston?
Central Burying Ground, Boston is in Boston, United States, at coordinates 42.3529, -71.0659.
When was Central Burying Ground, Boston established?
Central Burying Ground, Boston was established in 1756, according to Wikidata.
Who is buried at Central Burying Ground, Boston?
Wikidata documents 3 notable interments at Central Burying Ground, Boston, including Charles Sprague, Benjamin Bussey, Elizabeth Rowell Thompson.
Records and sources
- Wikidata: Q5060485 (CC0, the source for the facts on this page)
- Wikipedia article
- Burial records on Find a Grave (external, not affiliated)
Related terms
- Notable intermentInterment
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BibTeX
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title = {Central Burying Ground, Boston, Boston, United States},
author = {{Resting Places}},
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note = {Source record: Wikidata Q5060485}
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