Christ Church Burial Ground: Philadelphia’s Revolution-Era Graveyard
One of the oldest sites in Philadelphia, Christ Church Burial Ground is located blocks from Independence Hall and other significant historical landmarks.
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In a city as old as Philadelphia, historic cemeteries are an intriguing part of the landscape. From burial grounds holding signers of the Declaration of Independence to the graves of prominent abolitionists and cemeteries designed to be tourist attractions, the city has a little bit of everything.
One of the oldest sites in Philadelphia, Christ Church Burial Ground is located blocks from Independence Hall and other significant historical landmarks.
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