Daniel Boone Park and Highland Cemetery

Daniel Boone Park and Highland Cemetery

Ipswich, Massachusetts 01938

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About this Location

In 1957, the park was established by Ipswich Rotarians as a testimonial to the Rev. Daniel Boone, rector of a local church and tireless worker for the residents of Ipswich. The park predates the Open Space Program and is under the supervision of the Parks and Cemetery Department. A short trail across from the gated entrance takes you to a plaque on a bolder honoring artist Arthur Wesley Dow, who gave fifteen acres to the Town. The boulder reads: “I give to the Town of Ipswich Bayberry Hill (so called by me) within the said town with a commanding view which is dear to me over the marshes, creeks, river, and hill to the ocean to have and to hold by said town and its inhabitants forever for the use of the public as a place of recreation and enjoyment.”

Highland Cemetery was established in 1851 and covers 40 acres of land. The cemetery is notable for its Gothic Revival chapel, designed by architect Hammatt Billings, and its landscaped grounds, featuring winding paths, stone walls, and ornamental trees. The cemetery is the final resting place of many prominent Ipswich residents, including merchants, shipbuilders, ministers, and artists. 

Daniel Boone Park is a wooded area. You can walk around Baker's Pond, it is also great for picnics.

Features

  • Restrooms on site

  • Wheelchair accessible trail

  • Entrance fee

Content from Official Website and Miles Brengle

Last updated March 23, 2024

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