Hancock Cemetery

In a region filled with historic cemeteries, this is the one to visit. Located just outside of Boston near several other places of historic significance, like the Adams NHP and the United First Parish Church, there are hundreds of 18th and 19th century gravestones here, many of them illegible from centuries of erosion. It’s pretty small and can be seen in a few minutes if you just want to walk around. JQ Adams original tomb is here, but if you’re interested in presidential burial sites be sure to check out the aforementioned church across the square, where JQ Adams’ remains were moved to, along with his wife and parents, John and Abigail Adams.

One of the oldest cemeteries in the greater Boston Metropolitan area and the whole country. Founded around 1640. The Reverend John Hancock, father of Declaration of Independence signer John Hancock is buried here. The founder of Quincy is buried here. Both John Quincy Adams and John Adams were originally buried here before being moved to the crypt under the United First Parish Church.

I know like 2 people on my father's side, found my 9th and 10th great grandfather's are both buried here Gregory Baxter (first of the lineage to immigrate to America) and his son, Lt John Baxter

While the Hancock Cemetery is not a large cemetery, it is packed with very well preserved and very old grave stones. The hand carved stones have a wide variety of styles. It is well worth the walk through this beautifully preserved cemetery both for the history and the calm in the middle of the city.

Great historic cemetery. Many of President John Adams' relatives are buried here.

Lovely historic cemetery with the Old Town Hall on the side and The Church of Presidents across the way.