Boston Scattered Notes – Copp’s Hill Burying Ground

The northernmost slope of Boston was a prominent landmark in 1630. 🏞️ Passing through the Italian neighborhood, you’ll find Copp’s Hill Burying Ground here. The early settlers discovered its elevated position, which offered a commanding view of the harbor and the Charles River to the west. They also found that the steep hill provided excellent protection for three surrounding areas. 🏔️ They built a windmill here and named the slope "Windmill Hill," which was later called "Snow Hill" and eventually became known as Copp’s Hill, as William Copp once owned this land. 👞 He was a shoemaker, and the tombstones of his children are still buried atop the hill. The local town government purchased the land in 1659 and named it the North Burying Ground. Over the years, three additional sections were added to the original site, though today they appear as one integrated whole. During the occupation of Boston, British forces stationed a battery on Copp’s Hill and fired toward Bunker Hill in 1775 to support the British offensive. 💥 Many participants of the Boston Tea Party are also buried here—individuals who risked their lives to fight for their rights: "No taxation without representation." 🫡 They rest here in peace. The red bricks of the Freedom Trail end here, but the ideas behind them continue to resonate to this day. 🧱✨ #History #Travel #Boston #FreedomTrail #Inspiration