Christ Church Burial Ground

Christ Church Burial Ground is a cemetery Center City East Philadelphia located in United States.

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  • Phone

    (215) 922-1695

  • Website

    christchurchphila.org/Historic-Christ-Church/Burial-Ground/59

  • Facebook

    202673696435088

  • Type

    Cemetery

Address

400 Arch St Philadelphia , PA 19106 United States

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HISTORY

Established in 1719, this cemetery is the final resting place for Benjamin Franklin & 4 other signers of the Declaration of Independence: Joseph Hewes, Francis Hopkinson, George Ross & Benjamin Rush.

Angelica Dongallo

$2 entry for adults, $5 for entry and a tour . Amazing to see the gravestones, many of them faded, and to see the range of ages (from young babies to a 93-year-old). Don't miss Ben Franklin 's tomb!

Zachary Winnie

Splurge and go for the $5 tour . You'll learn some interesting facts about the people who are buried here and the price is right to support the cemetery .

Lisa Robotham Rice

Final resting place of Benjamin Franklin and other signers of the declaration. But a map of the site for $1, take the tour

Jim

Benjamin Franklin's grave is on the grounds here, as are a few other historical figures.

Marie B

Little known trivia : If you toss a penny onto Ben Franklin 's grave and it comes up heads, your wish will come true. Remember, a penny saved is a penny earned.

JH H-D

Yes there’s an entrance fee and a bit more for the map, but the money goes back to maintaining the cemetery for Ben and many others

Katherine Wooten

The tour is quick and fun.

Susie G

$2 entry , $5 for a tour . Learned lots of neat history. Worth it if you like that stuff.

Jimmy Kastner

Throw a penny on Benjamin Franklin's grave. This is true American history.

Mat

Ben Franklin and his wife are there. Throw a penny for good luck. Tradition stems from ben's writings: penny earned is a penny saved.

Visit Philly

The original eight bells, which proclaimed independence from England in 1776, are still rung once a week. Read more

Louis

Since they charge $2 for admission if you just want to see Franklin's grave it is right below the iron fence opening in the brick wall.

Jose Vargas

Most beautiful cemetery

Vonia

Nice to honor Franklin!

James Jolley

There is a charge to enter. Capitalizing financially off of a cemetery is a bit sketchy . Especially as significant as this one is.

Jeff Tomalo

$5 admission

Matthew Witkovsky

Benjamin Franklin is buried here. Read more

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Historic and Protected Site
Benjamin Franklin's Grave

Peaceful and quite. It's a great place to see. - James C