Salisbury in Litchfield County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
The Old Burying Ground
Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 15, 2011
1. The Old Burying Ground Marker
Earliest in Salisbury Center
Given May 29, 1750 by
Robert Walker of Stratford Connecticut
One of Salisbury's Original Proprietors
Earliest Dated Stone – Dr. Wade Clark – August 6 1750
Latest – Churchill Coffing – May 14, 1873
Here Lie Buried Soldiers and Patriots
Of French & Indian and Revolutionary Wars
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical date for this entry is May 29, 1891.
Location. 41° 58.895′ N, 73° 25.395′ W. Marker is in Salisbury, Connecticut, in Litchfield County. Marker is at the intersection of Factory-Washinee Street and Main Street, on the left when traveling east on Factory-Washinee Street. Located behind Salisbury Town Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 27 Main Street, Salisbury CT 06068, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Salisbury Veterans Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Salisbury Academy (within shouting distance of this marker); Salisbury (within shouting distance of this marker); Nation's First Public Library (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Salisbury Soldiers' Monument
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Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 15, 2011
2. The Old Burying Ground of Salisbury
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 719 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 28, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
