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Charter Street Cemetery | '''Charter Street Cemetery''' | ||
This is the oldest burying ground in Salem, and was occupied before 1637. | This is the oldest burying ground in Salem, and was occupied before 1637. | ||
Broad Street Cemetery | '''Broad Street Cemetery''' | ||
This cemetery was commenced about 1655. | This cemetery was commenced about 1655. | ||
Howard Street Cemetery | '''Howard Street Cemetery''' | ||
This cemetery was commenced about 1801. | This cemetery was commenced about 1801. | ||
Greenlawn Cemetery was originally laid out in 1807, and contained about two and a half acres. In 1864 about 6 acres were added to the former reservation. A soldier's lot of eight thousand feet was set apart in 1872. | '''Greenlawn Cemetery''' was originally laid out in 1807, and contained about two and a half acres. In 1864 about 6 acres were added to the former reservation. A soldier's lot of eight thousand feet was set apart in 1872. | ||
Harmony Grove Cemetery, near the Peabody line, is the largest and newest cemetery. It was commenced in 1840. | '''Harmony Grove Cemetery''', near the Peabody line, is the largest and newest cemetery. It was commenced in 1840. | ||
St. Anne's Cemetery in North Salem, or the Roman Catholic burial ground is next to St. Thomas Church on North St. | '''St. Anne's Cemetery''' in North Salem, or the Roman Catholic burial ground is next to St. Thomas Church on North St. | ||
The Quaker | '''The Quaker Burying-ground''', on Essex Street, occupies a lot of land adjoining the site of an old Quaker church. | ||
Revision as of 10:29, 14 March 2008
Charter Street Cemetery This is the oldest burying ground in Salem, and was occupied before 1637.
Broad Street Cemetery This cemetery was commenced about 1655.
Howard Street Cemetery This cemetery was commenced about 1801.
Greenlawn Cemetery was originally laid out in 1807, and contained about two and a half acres. In 1864 about 6 acres were added to the former reservation. A soldier's lot of eight thousand feet was set apart in 1872.
Harmony Grove Cemetery, near the Peabody line, is the largest and newest cemetery. It was commenced in 1840.
St. Anne's Cemetery in North Salem, or the Roman Catholic burial ground is next to St. Thomas Church on North St.
The Quaker Burying-ground, on Essex Street, occupies a lot of land adjoining the site of an old Quaker church.
