Franklin Cemetery
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scrapcat
N 42° 31.342 W 083° 18.401
17T E 310532 N 4710355
Located on the oustkirts of Historic Franklin, this beautiful cemetery houses graves from the Civil War and memorials honoring those from the American Revolution. This cemetery is home to many of Franklin's earliest settlers.
Waymark Code: WMCFGH
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 09/01/2011
Views: 12
"In 1827, Elijah Bullock, one of the founders of the Stoughton Bullock Settlement (renamed Franklin in 1828), set aside land for a burial ground. This parcel, known as "the Old Plat," is in the southeast corner of the cemetery. The cemetery contains the remains of some of Franklin's earliest settlers. Of the fiteen original landowners, four are buried here: Melvin Drake, Hiram Pike, William Stoughton, and Jonathan Worthing."
At the foot of a marker is a plaque that reads:
"This historical marker is
dedicated in the memory of
Jim Pikulas
Franklin Cemetery Association
President
1992 - 2006"
Historical Date: 01/01/1827
Historical Name: Elijah Bullock
Description:
In 1827, Elijah Bullock, one of the founders of the Stoughton Bullock Settlement (renamed Franklin in 1828), set aside land for a burial ground. This parcel, known as "the Old Plat," is in the southeast corner of the cemetery. The cemetery contains the remains of some of Franklin's earliest settlers. Of the fiteen original landowners, four are buried here: Melvin Drake, Hiram Pike, William Stoughton, and Jonathan Worthing.
Parking nearby?: yes
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website: [Web Link]
Registered Site #: 2063
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