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Edson Cemetery

Lowell, MA
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Ranked #11 of 18 attractions in Lowell
3.5 of 5 stars 3 Reviews
Description: Jack Kerouac's grave draws many of the author's beatnik followers to Edson.
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zagg35
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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“Paying respect to Kerouac”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012

A solemn thoughtful place to pay your respect to Jack Kerouac. An absolute must on any visit to Lowell. More

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“Kerouac's grave easy to locate but not much to look at”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2011

The cemetery was easy to locate but not within walking distance to other Lowell attractions. When we arrived, we asked at the front office where Kerouac's grave was, and they gave us a map. Without the map, it would have been difficult to find. Once we were to the gravesite, which was right off of one of the main roads,... More

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“A toast to "ti jean"”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 July 2011

I had to visit Jack's grave on a recent visit to Lowell for a concert. It's pretty easy to find and is on the same road that takes you to Boarding House park( just rthe other direction). There is really nothing exceptional about the cemetary itself. We toasted Jack with a shot , took a quick picture and moved on.... More

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