Brunswick in Frederick County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Old Berlin Cemetery
Also Known as Old Lutheran Cemetery
Over the years, some gravestones were dislocated and are now placed in front of this monument. This area is dedicated to the memory of all who were laid to rest here, though the exact locations of their graves are unknown.
Erected 2020.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1799.
Location. 39° 18.858′ N, 77° 37.812′ W. Marker is in Brunswick, Maryland, in Frederick County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of North Delaware
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gordon N. Wakefield (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); One Time Rivals (about 700 feet away); Brunswick (approx. 0.2 miles away); Welcome to Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park TRACK Trail (approx. 0.2 miles away); Explore a Trail Network (approx. 0.2 miles away); Train No. 286 Bell Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); From Dirt Path to Main Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brunswick.
Regarding Old Berlin Cemetery. Contributing property, Brunswick Historic District, National Register of Historic Places #79001128.
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1. Old Berlin Cemetery. The cemetery property was transferred to the Bethany Lutheran Church when it incorporated in 1892. Anticipating that the church would be built on cemetery property, it became known as the Old Lutheran Cemetery. However, the church decided to build several blocks away, closer to the center of town. On March 27, 1947, the cemetery was deeded to the City of Brunswick by the Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church. The last burial in Old Berlin Cemetery was in the 1940’s. What followed was a period of neglect for many years. (Submitted on May 21, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. Conservation Treatment Report: Old Berlin Cemetery. In 2015, the City of Brunswick, MD contracted with Wellman Conservation LLC to prepare an assessment and treatment proposal for the Old Berlin Cemetery, including: (1) Re-standing leaning or fallen gravestones that were deemed to be in their original locations, (2) Re-locating fallen and dislocated gravestones to their likely original locations based on historical research and matching with base elements still in situ, and (3) Creating a “memorial plot” where “orphaned” stones could be set up as a memorial to the unknown burials throughout the cemetery. (Submitted on May 21, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 21, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 187 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on May 21, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.