Cholera Epidemic in U.S-East Broadway Cemetery.-Winchester, KY
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Don.Morfe
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First cholera epidemic in U.S. reached in Winchester KY. Seventy-five victims were buried in East Broadway Cemetery in 1833. The cemetery was used until 1854. It is now maintained as a memorial of that terrible tragedy.
Waymark Code: WM171H0
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 11/20/2022
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Location: Intersection of East Broadway Street and Park Avenue, Winchester KY 40391.
TEXT OF KENTUCKY HISTORICAL MARKER:
East Broadway Cemetery-In 1833 town trustees bought about an acre for $45 for public burial ground. First cholera epidemic in U.S. reached here. Seventy-five victims were buried here in 1833. John Ward, town trustee and a leader in forming cemetery, and his wife were both plague victims. The cemetery used until 1854. Maintained as a memorial of that terrible tragedy.
Disaster Date: 01/01/1833
Memorial Sponsors: Commonwealth of Kentucky
Disaster Type: Natural
Relevant Website: [Web Link]
Date of dedication: Not listed
Parking Coordinates: Not Listed
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