Indian Burial Ground

The Indian Burial Ground is a historic Native American cemetery on Narrow Lane in Charlestown, Rhode Island. The small (0.1-acre (0.040 ha)) cemetery is believed to have been the burying ground for leaders of the Narragansett and Niantic tribes. It is now fenced off by an iron post and rail fence, erected in the late 19th century.[2]

For Native American burial grounds in general, see Mound builder (people).
Indian Burial Ground
Indian Burial Ground is located in Rhode Island
Indian Burial Ground
Indian Burial Ground is located in the United States
Indian Burial Ground
LocationNarrow Lane, Charlestown, Rhode Island
Coordinates41°23′51″N 71°38′01″W
Area0.1 acres (0.040 ha)
NRHP reference No.70000005[1]
Added to NRHPApril 28, 1970

The cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970.[1]

See also

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. "NRHP nomination for Indian Burial Ground" (PDF). Rhode Island Preservation. Retrieved 2014-07-27.
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