The Old Burying Ground [Needham]
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NorStar
N 42° 17.219 W 071° 14.736
19T E 314858 N 4684082
This sign is by the Needham Cemetary, along Nehoiden Street, about 3/4 mile northwest of the town center. Just beyond the sign is the oldest part.
Waymark Code: WM96F
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 03/19/2006
Views: 23
The sign says:
"The Old Burying Ground
Part of the 143-Acre parish land granted 37 Dedham in 1710/11 for the support of the ministry. One acre was laid out by a committee instructed Dec. 4, 1711 "To stake outt a pleace for the buerring of the dead". Burials were made here prior to 1711, the first being a child. Many early graves are not marked. Enlarged in 1782, 1846 and thereafter. Taken over by the First Parish in 1778. Sold to Needham Cemetary Ass'n. in 1902. Revolutionary memorial erected in 1851. Civil War monument of four 32-pounder Naval guns cast in 1842, erected 1901."
Agency Responsible for Placement: Town of Needham
County: Norfolk
City/Town Name: Needham
Agency Responsible for Placement (if not in list above): Not listed
Year Placed: Not listed
Relevant Web Site: Not listed
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