Trenton in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Old Burial Ground
Photographed By Joel Seewald, July 9, 2020
1. The Old Burial Ground Marker
Inscription.
The Old Burial Ground. . In 1849, Giles and Sophia Truax Slocum deeded this land to be held in trust to the Trenton Odd Fellow Lodge No. 33. In 1867, it was deeded to the Masonic Lodge, F. and A. M. No. 8. In 1918, the deed was transferred to Monguagon Twp. Here rest forty-four early pioneers, Civil War veterans, and Trenton's first doctor. The cemetery was once larger and the grounds unfenced. Townspeople objected to children from the adjoining "South" school playing among the tombstones, and reinternments occurred in 1874 and again in 1890. In 1929, the ornate fence was installed. Named the Odd Fellow, Masonic, and finally the Walnut Street Cemetery, it will always be known as the "Old Burial Ground". It is now maintained by the City of Trenton. , , Gift from: Mr. and Mrs. David Reaume and family
In 1849, Giles & Sophia Truax Slocum deeded this land to be held in trust to the Trenton Odd Fellow Lodge No. 33. In 1867, it was deeded to the Masonic Lodge, F. & A. M. No. 8. In 1918, the deed was transferred to Monguagon Twp. Here rest forty-four early pioneers, Civil War veterans, and Trenton's first doctor. The cemetery was once larger and the grounds unfenced. Townspeople objected to children from the adjoining "South" school playing among the tombstones, and reinternments occurred in 1874 and again in 1890. In 1929, the ornate fence was installed. Named the Odd Fellow, Masonic, and finally the Walnut Street Cemetery, it will always be known as the "Old Burial Ground". It is now maintained by the City of Trenton.
Gift from: Mr. & Mrs. David Reaume and family
Erected by Trenton Historical Society. (Marker Number 96-2.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.
Location. 42° 8.315′ N, 83° 10.917′ W. Marker is in Trenton, Michigan, in Wayne County. Marker is at the intersection of West Jefferson Avenue and West Jefferson Avenue/Fifth Streeet, on the left when traveling west on West Jefferson Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Trenton MI 48183, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 10, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2020, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 685 times since then and 71 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 10, 2020, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.