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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At a glance
| Location | 🇺🇸 Boston, United States |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 42.36722, -71.05639 (source: Wikidata) |
| Established | 1659 |
| Type | Historic and heritage |
| Era | Pre-1800 |
| Area | 0.81 hectares |
| Heritage status | NRHP 74000385 |
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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
13 notable figures are documented here in Wikidata, each with a Wikipedia article and recorded burial place.
Of Copp's Hill Burying Ground's 13 documented notable interments, recorded occupations include Christian minister (15%), theologian (15%), feminist (15%), non-fiction writer (15%), author (15%).
- Phillis Wheatley (1753–1784), slave, poet, writer
- Cotton Mather (1663–1728), pamphleteer, Christian minister, theologian
- Increase Mather (1639–1723), Christian minister, university teacher, theologian
- Prince Hall (1735–1807), civil rights advocate
- Hannah Mather Crocker (1752–1829), feminist, non-fiction writer, author
- Hannah Mather Crocker (1752–1829), feminist, non-fiction writer, author
- Isaac Knapp (1804–1843), journalist
- Isaac Parker (1768–1830), politician, lawyer, judge
- Isaac Parker (1768–1830), politician, lawyer, judge
- Thomas Melvill (1751–1832), businessperson
- George Worthylake (1673–1718), lighthouse keeper
- Robert Newman (1752–1804), sexton
- Shem Drowne (1683–1774), coppersmith, deacon
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)
Related terms
- National Register of Historic Places (NRHP)Notable intermentInterment
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Resting Places. "Copp's Hill Burying Ground, Boston, United States." restingplaces.site. Wikidata source record: Q1131544. https://restingplaces.site/cemeteries/copps-hill-burying-ground/
BibTeX
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title = {Copp's Hill Burying Ground, Boston, United States},
author = {{Resting Places}},
howpublished = {\url{https://restingplaces.site/cemeteries/copps-hill-burying-ground/}},
note = {Source record: Wikidata Q1131544}
}