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 Resurrection Cemetery - Helena, Montana Posted by:  T0SHEA
N 46° 37.556 W 112° 01.254
12T E 421845 N 5164102
Resurrection Cemetery is north of Helena just off Hwy. 287.
Waymark Code: WMXK27
Location: Montana, United States
Date Posted: 01/22/2018
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Resurrection Cemetery is in Lewis and Clark County, Montana This cemetery is just one of about thirteen larger cemeteries located in Helena. Helena was founded as a gold camp during the Montana gold rush, and was established in 1864. The current population of Helena is approximately 30,000 residents. Helena is the Montana state capital and is also the county seat of Lewis and Clark County.
Resurrection Cemetery is about 10 acres in size and beautifully maintained with manicured lawns. There is a veterans section with white upright headstones very traditional in design. In front of the headstones are plantings of pink flowers. It was established in 1907 according to the sign. In the cemetery there are several large family mausoleums and religious statues. Resurrection Cemetery has approximately 5,809 known interments.
The first know burial was of:
Jacob Ludwig Abel was born in 1905 and passed away on August 1, 1906, he was just a very young child.
City, Town, or Parish / State / Country: Helena, Montana
Approximate number of graves: 5,809
Cemetery Status: Active
Cemetery Website: [Web Link]
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