Colonial Cemetery Marker

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Johnstown in Fulton County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Colonial Cemetery

By Howard C. Ohlhous, August 31, 2007

1. Colonial Cemetery Marker

Inscription. →
Colonial Cemetery
Remains of many Johnstown
notables of colonial
And revolutionary days
buried here

Erected 1932 by New York State Education Department.

Location. 43° 0.479′ N, 74° 22.422′ W. Marker is in Johnstown, New York, in Fulton County. Marker is on West Green Street near W. State Street & N. William Street (New York Route 29), on the right when traveling west. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Johnstown NY 12095, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. The Drumm House (within shouting distance of this marker); Johnson Hall - 1763 (about 500 feet away, in a direct line); Colonial Court House (about 500 feet away); Johnson Hall (approx. 0.4 miles away); Historic New York (approx. 4.7 miles away); Site of The Battle of Oriskany (approx. 4.7 miles away); Riceville Cemetery (approx. 7.5 miles away); Captain Solomon Woodworth & Sergeant John Dunham (approx. 7.5 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Johnstown.

Colonial Cemetery in Johnstown, NY Photo, Click for full size

By Howard C. Ohlhous, August 31, 2007

2. Colonial Cemetery in Johnstown, NY

There is a brass plaque on the stone wall to the left of the entrance into the cemetery.

By Howard C. Ohlhous, August 31, 2007

3. DAR Plaque

To the memory of our historic dead who bore arms in the War of Independence and who were ever the brave defenders of the Mohawk Valley and to the early inhabitants of our city who laid her foundations so enduring. This arch is erected and dedicated by the Johnstown Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1908.