Magrath Cemetery - Magrath, Alberta
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member T0SHEA
N 49° 24.395 W 112° 51.774
12U E 364858 N 5474324
Magrath Cemetery is long and narrow mostly fronting on E. Range Road 221A, the main entrance is on E. 5th Avenue south.
Waymark Code: WMXPP6
Location: Alberta, Canada
Date Posted: 02/09/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member elyob
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Magrath Cemetery is in Cardston County, Alberta, Canada and was first settled by members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from Utah and Idaho in 1899. Magrath has a current population of approximately 2,374 residents, Magrath is a rural community still surrounded by farmland.

Magrath Cemetery is approximately 8.5 acres in size and is well maintained by the town. It is relatively flat with a few trees here and there. At the entrance is a nice silhouette sign.

There is a memorial plaque for Levi Harker near his grave. He was a Spiritual and Civic leader and arrived in Magrath in 1899 to be the first Bishop of Magrath a position he held for 32 years. There are 2,134 known interments.

City, Town, or Parish / State / Country: Magrath, Alberta

Approximate number of graves: 2,134

Cemetery Status: Active

Cemetery Website: [Web Link]

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