Richmond Hill Octagonal Deadhouse- Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
N 43° 52.354 W 079° 26.357
17T E 625397 N 4858903
Located at Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church Cemetery on Yonge Street in Richmond Hill, Ontario.
Waymark Code: WM6V7H
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 07/22/2009
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This octagonal deadhouse was built in 1863. The deadhouse was a temporary resting place for those who passed away during the winter, when the earth was frozen. Deadhouses are unique to communities bordering Yonge Street. Now it is used for general storage.
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