The grave of John Hancock in the Granary Burial Ground on Boston's Freedom Trail. Hancock was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Other famous people buried here are Declaration signers Robert Treat Paine & Samuel Adams, The victims of the "Boston Masacre", the parents of Benjamin Franklin and patriot Paul Revere. Page 1 - Page 2 - Page 3 - Page 4 - Page 5

Flag Seal Website : www.mass.gov Capital : Boston Highest point : Mount Greylock, 3,487 feet Area : 10,555 square miles, 44th largest state. Population : 6,349,097 (2000 census) Motto : Ense petit placidam sub libertate (By the sword we seek peace, but peace only under liberty) Admitted to Union : February 6, 1788 State Song : "All Hail to Massachusetts" State Bird : Black-capped Chickadee State Flower : Mayflower State Tree : American Elm