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Gravestones & History of Bedford, MassachusettsMA

Old Burying Ground 1729
The Old Burying Ground is found on Springs Road in Bedford, MA. Bedford was created in 1729 from parts of Concord and Billerica. The land for the OBG was donated to the town by Israel Putnam, soon after its incorporation. All photos donated by and copyright © of Bill Boyington.

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