Newburgh in Warrick County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Myrtle Ridge Cemetery

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 29, 2023

1. Myrtle Ridge Cemetery Marker

Inscription. Newburgh's oldest cemetery, formally laid out in 1846, but probably in use as early as 1828. Each lot was 18x18 enclosed by a white picket fence with a locked gate. Down through the years many graves have been removed to Rose Hill Cemetery.

Erected 1976 by Women's Club of Newburgh, Indiana.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. In addition, it is included in the Indiana, Women's Club of Newburgh series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1846.

Location. 37° 57.084′ N, 87° 24.311′ W. Marker is in Newburgh, Indiana, in Warrick County. Marker is at the intersection of State Street and Sharon Road, on the right when traveling south on State Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newburgh IN 47630, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Myrtle Ridge Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Jacob Brenner House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jacob Sargeant House (about 700 feet away); Kuebler's Gardens (approx. 0.2 miles away); Delaney Academy (approx. 0.2 miles away); Louis Schumacher House (approx. ¼ mile away); Peter Koch House

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(approx. ¼ mile away); Ewin Lacke House (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newburgh.

Also see . . . Myrtle Ridge Cemetery/Old Newburgh Cemetery. History, photographs and burials of the cemetery. (Marsha's Warrick Web & Warrick INGenWeb) (Submitted on June 28, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 29, 2023

2. Myrtle Ridge Cemetery Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 49 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 28, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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