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Oak Grove Cemetery, Fall River

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Oak Grove Cemetery is a historic cemetery located at 765 Prospect Street in Fall River, Massachusetts. It was established in 1855 and greatly improved upon in the years that followed. It features Gothic Revival elements, including an elaborate entrance arch constructed of locally-quarried Fall River granite. The cemetery originally contained 47 acres, but has since been expanded to roughly 100 acres. The cemetery is the city's most significant, built in the planned rural-garden style of Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It was designed and laid out by local architect Josiah Brown, who is also known for his designs of early mills including the Union, Border City, and others.Oak Grove Cemetery is the final resting place of many of the city's elite, including prominent mill owners and merchants. It also contains the city's Civil War Monument, donated by Richard Borden.The cemetery was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. It is still owned and operated by the City of Fall River.

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356worldtraveler

Beautiful final resting place of the Borden family. Interesting to walk around and see the old stones of other residents in Falls River. more »
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Had to visit the cemetary where the infamous Lizzie Borden is buried. A must see stop on your visit to this area. Check out the hours of operation and maps that get you to the Borden family plot. more »
Christine W

Went here to see where Lizzie Borden was buried. Lots of history here!!! Something to see if you like to be scared. more »

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Alfred Levesque

Nice untill they took stuf down

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Tj Vitorino

Great cemetery with rolling hills. Check out the famous Lizzie Borden's grave while here!

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Novaldho Delsoin

Who would want to see Lizzie gray killer borden all of you don't go to her cematary!!!!!! Cause you want lighting to come so she can wake up and kill you?!?!?!!! So sickening!!!

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MrRJMGREEN

This cemetery is beautiful and peaceful. I went and visited Lizzie Borden. I had a nice time. It was a nice experience on my New England tour.

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Gsus Grimoldi

This cementery is great. I have got book La Restauradora and remember this cementery

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