Market Street Burying Ground in Brighton, Massachusetts

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Get directions 380 Market Street
Brighton, Massachusetts 02135-2706 United States

Coordinates: 42.35032, -71.15258
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The Market Street Burying Ground was used by the Third Church of Cambridge until 1807 when Brighton became a separate town. It was the town's primary burying ground until the 1850s when Evergreen Cemetery was established. Burials ceased at Market Street in 1872.

This burying ground is locked but can be opened if you call the Cemetery Division at Mount Hope Cemetery in Mattapan at 617-635-7361. At least 24 hours notice is required and the burying ground can not be opened on a Sunday.

The cemetery is referred to as BOS.812 Market Street Burying Ground in the MACRIS survey of Massachusetts Cemeteries. The cemetery was established in 1764.