Bethlehem in Grafton County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)
Mount Washington Cemetery
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 28, 2025
1. Mount Washington Cemetery NH SRHP Marker
New Hampshire State Register of Historic Places
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1795.
Location. 44° 16.798′ N, 71° 41.667′ W. Marker is in Bethlehem, New Hampshire, in Grafton County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 302) and Prospect Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bethlehem NH 03574, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New Hampshire’s White Mountains. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Great North Woods, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Upland Terrace (within shouting distance of this marker); Strawberry Hill Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Bethlehem Country Club (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); P.O.W.-M.I.A. Memorial (about 400 feet away); Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation (about 500 feet away); Howard House (about 600 feet away); Park House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sinclair Lodge (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bethlehem.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Angel of the Mountains (was about 700 feet away but has been permanently removed).
More about this marker. The marker is heavily weathered.
Regarding Mount Washington Cemetery.
this page online
Minutes of the May 5, 1800, Town Meeting state, Each man shall appear on the burying ground to clear, and fence said ground. The first recorded death in town was that of Mrs Lydia Whipple, age 39, in 1795. The second was Mrs Elizabeth Warren, age 33, in 1797. Both headstones can be found here [Mt Washington Cem]. The cemetery records the harshness of life in the wilderness. Only the strongest survived the cruel winters, short growing seasons, and deprivations of an isolated existence. A restoration project was started in 2004 and completed in 2010. In 2006, the cemetery was placed on the New Hampshire list of historic places. There are 360 headstones that were cleaned and repaired. A booklet of the cemetery residents is available at the Visitor Center. The original arch over the gate was removed many years ago and replaced with a replica. The gate and columns are original.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 28, 2025
2. Mount Washington Cemetery Entrance and Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 28, 2025
3. Mount Washington Cemetery View
Credits. This page was last revised on August 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 109 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 3, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
