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Cole's Hill

Cole's Hill is a historic place in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000142.

Plymouth, Plymouth County, MassachusettsListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000142★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Cole's Hill?

Cole's Hill is a National Historic Landmark containing the first cemetery used by the Mayflower Pilgrims in Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1620. The hill is located on Carver Street near the foot of Leyden Street and across the street from Plymouth Rock. Owned since 1820 by the preservationist Pilgrim Society, it is now a public park.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Cole's Hill
City
Plymouth
County
Plymouth County
State
Massachusetts
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000142
Resource type
site
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
41.95741, -70.66248
When was Cole's Hill listed on the National Register?

Cole's Hill was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Cole's Hill located?

Cole's Hill is located in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts at approximately 41.95741, -70.66248. See the map above.

Is Cole's Hill a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Cole's Hill is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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