Christ Church Burial Ground

This is the final resting place for Benjamin Franklin and other prominent leaders.

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Quick Facts

Location:

340 N. 5th Street

Significance:

Five signers of the Declaration of Independence are buried here, including Benjamin Franklin

Designation:

Partner Site

OPEN TO PUBLIC:

No

MANAGED BY:

Christ Church

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.