S.S. Peter & Paul Orth. Cemetery, Columbia County, Pennsylvania
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member deano1943
N 40° 47.998 W 076° 20.565
18T E 386730 N 4517419
S.S. Peter & Paul Orth. Cemetery is located in the Borough of Centralia, Columbia County, Pennsylvania.
Waymark Code: WMRN4A
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 07/11/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member elyob
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S.S. Peter & Paul Orth. Cemetery is situated within the abandoned Borough of Centralia, just off of Rt. 61 in Columbia County, Pennsylvania.

There are approximately 150 plus graves within this cemetery, which is very well maintained.

The community of Centralia was abandoned because of a coal mine fire burning beneath the town for over 50 years. There are about 10 residents who remained in their home and did not want to move.

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City, Town, or Parish / State / Country: Centralia Borough, Columbia County, Pennsylvania

Approximate number of graves: 150 plus

Cemetery Status: Active

Cemetery Website: Not listed
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