Lancaster in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
St. James Churchyard
Within this churchyard rest in unmarked graves more than two hundred people: Townsfolk, Native Americans, Colonists, British and American Soldiers. These men, women and children, many of whom are unknown, represent the numerous religions, nationalities and races befriended by this parish in life and death.
This memorial is placed by St. James Church in Sacred memory of these souls whose names, faith, love and deeds are known to God.
Erected 1988 by St. James Church.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Religion & Religious Structures • War, US Revolutionary.
Location. 40° 2.415′ N, 76° 18.214′ W. Marker is in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in Lancaster County. It can be reached from North Duke Street just south of East Chestnut Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 103 N Duke St, Lancaster PA 17602, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania, specifically in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, and in the Susquehanna Valley. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: This spot is marked in sacred memory of George Ross (here, next to this marker); Thomas Henry Burrowes (a few steps from this marker); S. M. Lieut. Edmund Hayes
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Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 360 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 29, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
