Concord’s historic cemeteries are the final resting place for some of America’s great authors. Alcott, Emerson, Hawthorne, and Thoreau. These cemeteries are the final resting place for Revolutionary and Civil War hero’s. There are many outstanding citizens buried here as well. Including Ephraim Bull who developed the Concord Grape. George Gray Civil War Hero and Alexander Urquhart who started a bakery on Main Street in 1898 that stands to this day as Helen’s Restaurant. Walking these beautiful grounds will take you back in time. A time of conflict, economic growth, a thriving literary scene, and innovation.

South Burying Ground
Located: Concord center at Main Street and Keyes Road.
Established: ~1635.
Comment: Concord’s second burial ground ~ 230 graves.
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South Burying Ground Concord MA

Old Hill Burying Ground
Located: Monument Square and Lexington Road.
Established: ~1635.
Comment: Concord’s first burial ground ~ 500 graves.
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North Burying Ground Concord MA

Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
Located: Bedford Street
Established: ~1855.
Comment: Concord’s most famous cemetery with Authors Ridge holding the tombs of Emerson, Alcott, Hawthorne and Thoreau.
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Sleepy Hollow Cemetery – Authors Ridge Concord MA

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