Newton in Sussex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Old Newton Burial Ground
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, February 16, 2013
1. Old Newton Burial Ground Marker
Oldest portion dedicated in 1762 as part of Town Plot. Enlarged about 1820. Job S. Halsted donated 3/5 acre in 1837 to Presbyterian Church. Enclosed by wall in 1837. By 1876, burials estimated at 5000 including many of the earliest settlers of the County.
Erected 1986 by The Sussex County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War of 1812 • War, US Civil • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1762.
Location. 41° 3.385′ N, 74° 45.197′ W. Marker is in Newton, New Jersey, in Sussex County. It can be reached from the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 206) and Church Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located behind the houses on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newton NJ 07860, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Jersey and in the New York City Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. 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 New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Hill Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); George Washington Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Home of Thomas Anderson (within shouting distance of this marker); Defenders of the Union (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Moodys Raids
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, February 16, 2013
2. Old Newton Burial Ground Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, February 16, 2013
3. Marker in Newton
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, February 16, 2013
4. Veteran Grave Markers
The Old Newton Burial Ground contains the remains of veterans from the Revolutionary War up through World War II. These three markers indicate burials for veterans of the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812 and the Civil War.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, February 16, 2013
5. Grave of a Revolutionary War Soldier
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, February 16, 2013
6. Civil War Veteran Grave
Grave of Capt. George V. Griggs of the 2nd N.Y. Cavalry. He was killed in the Battle of Culpepper, Va.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, February 16, 2013
7. Civil War Grave
Grave of Gersham W. Gillam, Co. D, 2nd Regiment, N.J. Cavalry Volunteers.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,058 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on February 16, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
