Danbury in Fairfield County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

Oldest Cemetery 1684

Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 24, 2009

1. Oldest Cemetery 1684 Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Oldest Cemetery
1684
Danbury
Erected by Mary Wooster Chapter
N.S.D.A.R.

Erected by Mary Wooster Chapter N.S.D.A.R.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1684.

Location. 41° 23.415′ N, 73° 26.937′ W. Marker is in Danbury, Connecticut, in Fairfield County. Marker is on Wooster Street, 0.1 miles Main Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Danbury CT 06810, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Circus Comes to Town (within shouting distance of this marker); The Danbury Raid (within shouting distance of this marker); Danbury (within shouting distance of this marker); The Danbury Court House (within shouting distance of this marker); Danbury 9-11 Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured

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in a direct line); Schools and Education (about 300 feet away); Industrial Strength Danbury (about 400 feet away); Elmwood Park (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Danbury.

Oldest Cemetery 1684 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 24, 2009

2. Oldest Cemetery 1684

Many of the old gravestones are illegible.

Marker at the Entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 24, 2009

3. Marker at the Entrance

1684
The First Burying Ground
of Danbury Connecticut
1891
Gates Erected by
Mrs. George White Ives
1909
Fence Erected by
Mary Wooster Chapter D.A.R.
Two Hundred and Twenty Fifth
Anniversary of Danbury
This Tablet Given by
Caroline Wheelock Chapter C.A.R.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 5,640 times since then and 129 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 6, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.