Western Massachusetts
Springfield
Springfield Cemetery, Thornton Burgess
Thornton W. Burgess, born in 1874 in Sandwich, Massachusetts, is internationally known for his children's stories and conservation work. His over 170 books and 15,000 stories both entertain and educate children about nature. Burgess lived in Springfield from 1894 until he moved to Hampden in 1957. He died in 1965 and was buried in Springfield Cemetery.
Springfield Cemetery
171 Maple Street
Springfield, MA 01105
413.732.0712
www.springfieldcemetery.com