Horseshoe Baptist Cemetery - Monongahela, PA
Posted by: vhasler
N 40° 10.278 W 079° 54.761
17T E 592581 N 4447336
An 18th century cemetery remains long after the church was torn down.
Waymark Code: WMM58B
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 07/23/2014
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Marker Text:
HORSESHOE BAPTIST CEMETERY
The Horseshoe Baptist Cemetery was built first in 1790 on land formerly owned by Abraham Frye. In 1810 a brick church replaced the original log structure, and for seventy years the members worshipped here. In 1880 that church was torn down and members joined Monongahela Baptists. The cemetery which adjoined the church has been preserved in its original form. A Revolutionary War soldier, Captain George Grant, his wife Mary Worth, their families, Rabe, Colvin, Frye, Carson, Fisher, and many others whose stones have been destroyed are buried here.
Erected by the Mononagahela Valley Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution
May 11, 1974
May 11, 1974.
Group that erected the marker: Mononagahela Valley Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary: ~129 Pennsylvania 837 Monongahela, PA USA
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