Double Obelisks - Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Watertown, MA
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The twin obelisks of the Fuller family in Mt. Auburn Cemetery frame a beautiful view of Boston from a hill.
Waymark Code: WM9B75
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 07/25/2010
Views: 11
In Watertown, within Mt. Auburn Cemetery, is a pair of obelisks near the top of the highest point within the cemetery, and near the observation tower. The obelisks are for the Fuller family, and lists names of members of that family.
The twin obelisks stand over 20 feet tall and are made of stone.
On one of the monuments is the following eulogy:
"Abraham W. Fuller
Born in Princeton,
Massachusetts,
28, March, 1794.
Died in Boston,
6, April, 1841:_
In Early Life,
A Merchant,
Enterprising, Honest,
Successful:_
Satisfied
With Accumulation._
Impelled
By a Manly Desire
of Literary
and Intellectual
Pursuits:
He Became
a Member of
the Legal Profession,
25, May, 1812._
Distinguished by
Activity and Force
of Intellect,_
Correct in Judgement,
Ingenious, Cheerful,
Furnished with
Good Learning.
A Welcome Companion,_
In Faith and Practice,
A Christian."
Another side has a eulogy for Mary Fuller (1804-1852).
Another side has a eulogy for Henry H. Fuller (1790-1852).
Another side has listing for Mary B. S. and Mary Fuller Rust.
Another side has a eulogy for Jesus Smith.
The best way to get to these monuments is to obtain a map at one of the alcoves at the stone entrance gate or at the cemetery office, and look for the observation tower location. The tower is located toward the southern and eastern side of the grounds.
A scanned book found online that was printed in 1883 had these monuments listed. Thus, the monuments are at least that old.
Date Created/Placed: 1/1/1883
Address:
550 Mt. Auburn Street, Cambridge, MA
Note: The obelisks actually stand in Watertown.
Height: 20 ft
Illuminated: no
Website: [Web Link]
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