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King's Chapel, designed by Peter Harrison, was constructed on land taken from the burying ground. To insure the presence of the Church of England in America, King James II ordered an Anglican parish to be built in Boston. Since none of the colonists were interested in selling suitable land for the Church, the King ordered Governor Andros to seize a corner of the burying ground for the Church of England.
King's Chapel Burying Ground is the oldest burying place in Boston proper. The burying ground is the final resting place for many colonists, including John Winthrop, the Colony's governor; Hezekiah Usher, the colony's first printer; Mary Chilton, the first woman to step off the Mayflower.
| Location: | Corner of Tremont and School Streets |
| Hours of Operation: | Summer Hours: Mon. Thu. Fri. Sat. 10:00am - 4:00pm Winter Hours: Sat. 10:00am - 4:00pm |
| Tours: | Self Guided |
| Admission: | Groups donate $3 per person, with minimum of $25 per group. Groups 25 or more donate $1 per person. |
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