Notable heritage site · Essex, Massachusetts

Old Parish Cemetery

Old Parish Cemetery is a heritage site in Essex, Massachusetts.

Old Parish Cemetery: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this heritage site: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Old Parish Cemetery

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

Visiting Old Parish Cemetery: tips

  • Opening hours change with the season; check the last entry time.
  • Wear shoes with grip for steps and uneven stone.

How to reach Old Parish Cemetery — distance from nearby cities

    Nearest towns: places near Rockport (1 km) · places near Gloucester (7 km) · places near Essex (17 km)

    Coordinates: 42.65850, -70.62205. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Old Parish Cemetery?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Old Parish Cemetery?

    Nearby: Straitsmouth Island Light (beach, 4 km), Halibut Point Reservation (sanctuary, 5 km), Thacher Island National Wildlife Refuge (sanctuary, 6 km), Cape Ann Light (Twin Lights) (fort, 6 km), Wingaersheek Beach (beach, 6 km), Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial (park, 8 km).

    Is Old Parish Cemetery worth visiting?

    Old Parish Cemetery is listed as a notable heritage site in Massachusetts on Spotwander.