Friends Burial Ground is a historic

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. It is the earliest cemetery in Baltimore, established in 1713, and in size. It contains a total of approximately 1,900 small, simple grave markers, arranged in compact rows interspersed with large trees. The graveyard is surrounded by a fieldstone wall high, built in the 1860s, now covered with moss, roses, and ivy. Friends Burial Ground was added to the

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in 2005.

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* , including photo dated 2002, Maryland Historical Trust * {{National Register of Historic Places in Maryland Coldstream-Homestead-Montebello, Baltimore Properties of religious function on the National Register of Historic Places in Baltimore Cemeteries in Baltimore Christianity in Baltimore Quaker cemeteries Quakerism in Maryland Baltimore City Landmarks Cemeteries established in the 18th century 1713 establishments in Maryland