Cemetery of The First Congregational Church of Greenwich, CT

Old Greenwich, CT, United States
Est. 846m / 17 mins

Cemetery of The First Congregational Church of Greenwich, CT - Cya On The Road

Welcome to the main cemetery of The First Congregational Church of Greenwich, in Old Greenwich, CT. The church and cemetery land of 8 acres was purchased in 1835 from Ebenezer Peck's estate for almost $600. The cemetery alone is 4 acres. There are about 4,500 burials, many with no headstone or marker. The families with the most burials are Ferris (214), Lockwood (128), Palmer (124) and Peck (87). Look for several sundial monuments and benches for visitor comfort, mainly in the East section, with more in the Columbarium. There are many veterans of about six wars buried here. They will be detailed in another tour to be created in the spring of 2023. 

by The First Congregational Church of Greenwich, CT
This is the oldest church in Greenwich, CT, hence the nickname "First Church." It was chartered in 1665. We welcome you to take our tours!

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