Norwalk in Western Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
St. Paul’s Historic Graveyard
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 12, 2012
1. St. Paul’s Historic Graveyard Marker
This historic graveyard is one of the oldest in Norwalk. It predates the Revolutionary War and is the resting place of several patriots of the American Revolution. It is situated on the original grant of land given to the professors of the Church of England in 1733-34. It was used as a public sheepfold in the early days of the colony. Anne Kemper, the wife of the first missionary Bishop of the American Church, is buried here. Her husband, Jackson Kemper was rector of St. Paul’s from 1830 – 1835.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.
Location. 41° 7.206′ N, 73° 24.456′ W. Marker is in Norwalk in Western Region, Connecticut. It is on St. Paul’s Place, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located in front of St. Paul’s on the Green. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Norwalk CT 06851, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Connecticut Shoreline and in Greater Bridgeport. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Fairfield County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Parish of St. Paul’s (a few steps from this marker); St. Paul’s Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Norwalk World War I Memorial (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Norwalk
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 12, 2012
2. St. Paul’s Historic Graveyard Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 12, 2012
3. St. Paul’s Historic Graveyard Marker
The marker is visible to the right of the entrance in the wall.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 12, 2012
4. St. Paul’s on the Green
The Historic Graveyard can be seen here surrounding St. Pauls's on the Green.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 12, 2012
5. Revolutionary War Veterans Graves
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 12, 2012
6. Graves in St. Paul’s Historic Graveyard
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 13, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,244 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 13, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
