Oak Hill Cemetery was established in 1842 as a rural cemetery, designed to provide a natural and picturesque setting for the interment of the city's residents. The cemetery covers 65 acres of rolling hills, wooded areas, and landscaped gardens. It contains over 10,000 graves, including those of prominent Newburyport citizens such as abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison, poet John Greenleaf Whittier, and inventor Moses Brown. Oak Hill Cemetery is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Oak Hill is a privately operated cemetery. Birders are asked to be respectful and to view birds from the roads. Please do not block main roads and park only on side roads.
Consecrated in 1842, Oak Hill Cemetery is one of the first rural garden cemeteries in the United States.
Still an active burial ground, Oak Hill is a place for reflection and quiet walks through a beautiful landscape, to enjoy bird watching and photography, and to reminisce about the rich history of Newburyport.
Wheelchair accessible trail
Roadside viewing
Restrooms on site
Entrance fee
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Last updated January 26, 2024