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Old Burial Ground

Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA

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Get directions Athol, Massachusetts, USA

Coordinates: 42.58898, -72.22704
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"Here sleep the early settlers of Pequoig (Athol) in their first burial ground. Indians watched from behind the trees as mourners came with muskets armed in sad procession."
-Athol History Trail marker

How many pioneers were buried here is not certain. At one time 40 graves could be clearly traced. A few of the names are known. Residents still debate whether Indians also were buried here, but there is no firm tradition or proof. In its center is seen the First Settlers' Monument, raised on July 4, 1859 by school children pulling on a rope.

Athol History Train booklet, published 12/90
https://www.athol-ma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif2741/f/u86/athol_history_trail.pdf

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