Livonia in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Newburgh Cemetery

Photographed By Joel Seewald, October 21, 2016

1. Newburgh Cemetery Marker

Inscription. An organization, later known as the Newburgh Union Cemetery Society, was formed on Nov. 23, 1832, to establish and maintain this cemetery, the first in the present city of Livonia. One grave, that of Salmon Kingsley, a veteran of the American Revolution who died in 1827, already existed here. In the century that followed, three other Revolutionary War veterans, more than fifty Civil War veterans and other early residents were buried here in these grounds, a treasured reminder of the pioneer era.

Erected by Michigan Historical Commission. (Marker Number L36.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 23, 1832.

Location. 42° 21.453′ N, 83° 23.955′ W. Marker is in Livonia, Michigan, in Wayne County. Marker is on Ann Arbor Trail, 0.1 miles east of Grandon Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Livonia MI 48150, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Newburg Methodist Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Chief Tonquish Burial Site (approx. 0.8 miles away); Newburgh Mill (approx. 0.9 miles away); "Learning by Doing"

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(approx. 1½ miles away); Nankin Millers House (approx. 1.6 miles away); Nankin Mills (approx. 1.6 miles away); a different marker also named Nankin Mills (approx. 1.6 miles away); George A. Custer U.S. Army Reserve Center (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Livonia.

Photographed By Joel Seewald, October 21, 2016

2. Newburgh Cemetery Marker

Salmon Kingsley Gravestone image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joel Seewald, October 21, 2016

3. Salmon Kingsley Gravestone

Salmon Kingsley Gravestone - closeup of plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joel Seewald, October 21, 2016

4. Salmon Kingsley Gravestone - closeup of plaque

Credits. This page was last revised on October 26, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2016, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 535 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 26, 2016, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.