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Old Burying Point Cemetery

Salem, MA
Ranked #5 of 36 attractions in Salem
4.5 of 5 stars 70 Reviews
Type: Cemeteries
Traveler Description: The Charter street burial ground, historically known as Olde Burying Point is the second oldest *recorded* burial ground in the United States... more »
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Manhattan Beach, California
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

I read somewhere that the placement of the memorial to those innocents executed during the Witch Hunts was deliberately next to the old town burial ground, where their silent fellow citizens failed to speak out against the hysteria. Why do we only seem to understand these things in retrospect? More

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Salem, Massachusetts
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

The Cemetery is a mess, weeds, not defined paths, trash. I would think the city would clean it up and define the walkways, so that your not stepping on the graves of our ancestors. Its free at least More

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See 7 more reviews by Dalesid for Salem
Ravenna, Ohio
2 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

the history and reading of the stones interesting. Sadly some have faded over the years. More

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Brooklyn, New York
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59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

This burial ground is usually busy with tourists, but still a must see when in Salem. More

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Salem, Massachusetts
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

I guess there are people who like cemetery's but don't know more to expect. Do not disturb the skunk nests during the day. More

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Granger, IN
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

My wife and I planned out a trip to Gloucester for our honeymoon. We were very interested in visiting in Salem and knew we wanted to be married there. The Justice of the Piece was so friendly and helpful. We looked around town and decided on this amazing cemetery. There is so much history and the look and feel really... More

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maine
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

Not really sure why but cemetery's can be very interesting and this certainly is. It is not a scenic cemetery but a interesting one. More

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Portland, Maine, United States
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

This was very cool, my husband and I stumbled upon this location after having lunch. It is very interesting, the memorial to the 20 people from the trials is also there. There is so old and interesting items at this location. More

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See 3 more reviews by Kate K for Salem
New York State, USA
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

A little awe inspiring to view this piece of history. More

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Spring Hill, TN
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

Easy to find, and it was free! Complimented the information provided by the Witch Museum. More

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