Copp's Hill Burying Ground

Copp's Hill Burying Ground is a historic cemetery in Boston, United States. It was established in 1659, covering 0.81 hectares. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Wikidata records 13 notable interments here, including Phillis Wheatley, Cotton Mather, Increase Mather.

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Notable interments

13 notable figures are documented here in Wikidata, each with a Wikipedia article and recorded burial place.

• Phillis Wheatley (1753–1784), writer, poet, slave
• Cotton Mather (1663–1728), writer, historian, theologian
• Increase Mather (1639–1723), writer, theologian, university teacher
• Prince Hall (1735–1807), civil rights advocate
• Hannah Mather Crocker (1752–1829), writer, author, non-fiction writer
• Hannah Mather Crocker (1752–1829), writer, author, non-fiction writer
• Isaac Parker (1768–1830), judge, lawyer, politician
• Isaac Parker (1768–1830), judge, lawyer, politician
• Isaac Knapp (1804–1843), journalist
• Thomas Melvill (1751–1832), businessperson
• George Worthylake (1673–1718), lighthouse keeper
• Robert Newman (1752–1804), sexton
• Shem Drowne (1683–1774), deacon, coppersmith

Common questions

Where is Copp's Hill Burying Ground?

Copp's Hill Burying Ground is in Boston, United States, at coordinates 42.3672, -71.0564.

When was Copp's Hill Burying Ground established?

Copp's Hill Burying Ground was established in 1659, according to Wikidata.

Who is buried at Copp's Hill Burying Ground?

Wikidata documents 13 notable interments at Copp's Hill Burying Ground, including Phillis Wheatley, Cotton Mather, Increase Mather, Prince Hall, Hannah Mather Crocker.

Records and sources

• Wikidata: Q1131544 (CC0, the source for the facts on this page)
• Wikipedia article
• Burial records on Find a Grave (external, not affiliated)