1. Copp’s Hill Burying Ground is a historic cemetery located in the North End neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. It was established in 1659 and is the second oldest burial ground in Boston. The cemetery is the final resting place of many historical figures, including Robert Newman (the man who signaled Paul Revere to start his famous midnight ride), Increase and Cotton Mather (prominent Puritan ministers), and Prince Hall (the founder of the first African-American Masonic Lodge in the United States).
Copp’s Hill Burying Ground also played a significant role during the American Revolution. General William Howe used the cemetery as a lookout during the Battle of Bunker Hill, and many British soldiers were buried in the cemetery after the battle.
2. Copp’s Hill Burying Ground is open to the public every day from 9 AM to 5 PM. The cemetery does not have a phone number.
3. Admission to Copp’s Hill Burying Ground is free. The cemetery is located in the North End neighborhood, which is easily accessible by public transportation. The nearest subway station is the Haymarket station on the MBTA’s Green and Orange lines. Bus routes 92 and 93 also stop nearby. Parking in the North End can be difficult, so taking public transportation is recommended.
