The cemetery was established in 1753, and is the burial site of a number of people important in local history.

[1] Hillside Cemetery is a rectangular parcel about 1 acre (0.40 ha) in size, set at the northwest corner of Nutting Road and Depot Street in central northern Westford.

A paved drive skirts around the northern and western sides, joining the two principal entrances; pedestrian access is also possible via stairs in the south wall.

[2] The cemetery was established in 1753 with a gift to the town of its land by Ebenezer and Thomas Wright (the latter of whom is interred here).

There are two zinc burial markers, both manufactured by the Monumental Bronze Company of Bridgeport, Connecticut for members of the Keyes family.