Riverside Cemetery
The Riverside Cemetery (now known as the Halsey Cemetery) was established in 1885. The people of Long Eddy worked together to clear the land to create a community cemetery. (Much later, the adjacent St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery was established.) The land and the small, wooden chapel were donated by the Halsey family. The chapel was designed to reflect the architecture of the Halsey family cottages in Long Eddy. Many of the tombstones in this cemetery came from local bluestone quarries.
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Chapel Bible donated Thanksgiving Day, 1887.
Erected by Basket Historical Society of the Upper Delaware Valley.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion • Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.
Location. 41° 50.844′ N, 75° 7.577′ W. Marker is in Long Eddy, New York, in Sullivan County. Marker is on Cemetery Road east of New York State Route 97, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Long Eddy NY 12760, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Honor Roll of Long Eddy (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Long Eddy's Pastime (approx.
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Credits. This page was last revised on August 17, 2018. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 262 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 16, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
