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Boston, Massachusetts
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Samuel Adams, John Hancock, and Robert Treat Paine are all buried here, making it a site of immense historical significance.
Established in 1660, it is the third-oldest cemetery in Boston, offering a glimpse into the city's colonial past.
The cemetery got its name from a grain storage building that once stood next to it, known as the Granary.
The towering obelisk marks the grave of Benjamin Franklin's parents, Josiah and Abiah Franklin.
The gravestones often feature skulls with wings, known as 'death's heads,' which were common in Puritan New England as reminders of mortality.
Many of the headstones feature detailed carvings and epitaphs that reflect the artistry and beliefs of the 17th and 18th centuries.
This historic cemetery is one of the 16 official sites on the Freedom Trail, a 2.5-mile route through downtown Boston.
