Place: Bennington Street Cemetery
Address: Bennington Street at Swift Street
Neighborhood: East Boston
Exploring East Boston on April 23, 2015, I walked to the Bennington Street Cemetery. This is another important burying ground in the neighborhood.
To visit the Bennington Street Cemetery, ride the Blue Line or bus route 120 to Wood Island.
"Founded in 1838, the cemetery is one of the oldest planned open spaces in East Boston and reflects the rapid growth and cultural diversity of the community. Intricately carved gravemarkers are illustrative of early 19th century trends toward elaborate monumentation and the creation of picturesque landscapes. An 1852 tree planting campaign created a living legacy and gives testimony to an early reforestation effort."
To learn more about the Bennington Street Cemetery:
http://www.cityofboston.gov/parks/hbgi/BenningtonStreet.asp
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&CRid=1996915
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bennington_Street_Burying_Ground
