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Pioneer Burying Ground
Lexington's first burial ground was on this site, part of “first hill” on route from fort toward Georgetown. In 1781, this square was set aside by town trustees for house of worship and graveyard. The cemetery was used until end ...
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Smith’s Burying Ground : Pioneer Cemetery
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(Later called the “Burnside” Cemetery.)
Smith’s Burying Ground was established in 1814 when John Smith (born 1742), Revolutionary War veteran, died and was buried here. John Smith and four of his sons and their families made the six week, ...
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