Last updated: March 8, 2023
Place
Christ Church Burial Ground

NPS photo
Quick Facts
Location:
340 N. 5th Street
Significance:
Five signers of the Declaration of Independence are buried here, including Benjamin Franklin
Designation:
Partner Site
MANAGED BY:
Amenities
2 listed
Scenic View/Photo Spot, Wheelchair Accessible
Christ Church Burial Ground is closed in January and February. However, you can still see Benjamin Franklin's headstone through the gates on Arch Street, near 5th Street. For fees and more information on visiting this partner site, see the Christ Church web page.
Christ Church Burial Ground opened in 1719 and remains active today. This is the final resting place of some of our nation's most prominent founders, including five signers of the Declaration of Independence: Benjamin Franklin, Francis Hopkinson, Benjamin Rush, Joseph Hewes and George Ross.