Pittsfield Cemetery
- Historic rural cemetery
- Regional draw
- Pittsfield
Pittsfield Cemetery is a landscaped burial ground whose paths, monuments and architecture reflect the nineteenth-century rural cemetery tradition.
The cemetery’s own self-guided historical tour connects individual lives with the development of the city.
Use the operator’s current tour map and confirm visitor hours before arriving. The photograph shows the historic entrance. This remains an active cemetery, so give funerals and mourners priority, stay on permitted routes and avoid disturbing graves or memorial objects. Genealogical assistance and organized groups require separate arrangements; keep any architectural photography respectful.
Visitor details reviewed October 18, 2026. Check official visitor information for current access, admission, and operating arrangements. View on OpenStreetMap.
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