St. John's Cemetery
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Rayman
N 42° 58.994 W 078° 49.750
17T E 676991 N 4761239
A replacement New York historical marker located in Tonawanda, NY.
Waymark Code: WM1AW8
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 03/18/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member rescue557
Views: 25

Although it looks non-traditional, this marker is actually a replacement for an original marker placed by the New York State Education Department. The marker text reads as follows:

First burial 1839
Organized 1850
Restored 1934
Known as "Werkley" Cemetery
Marker Name: St. John's Cemetery

Marker Type: Roadside

Agency: New York State Education Department

City/Town/Village Name: Town of Tonawanda

County: Erie

Region: Niagara Frontier (Region 2)

Website: [Web Link]

Dedication Date: Not Listed

Visit Instructions:
As a suggestion for your visit log, please make every effort to supply a brief-to-detailed note about your experience at the waymark. If possible also include an image that was taken when you visited the waymark. Images can be of yourself, a personal waymarking signature item or just one of general interest that would be of value to others. Sharing your experience helps promote waymarking and provides a dynamic history of your adventures.
Search for...
Geocaching.com Google Map
Google Maps
MapQuest
Bing Maps
Nearest Waymarks
Nearest New York Historical Markers
Nearest Geocaches
Create a scavenger hunt using this waymark as the center point
Recent Visits/Logs:
Date Logged Log User Rating  
ras258 visited St. John's Cemetery 05/10/2011 ras258 visited it
Dory The Explorer visited St. John's Cemetery 03/01/2008 Dory The Explorer visited it

View all visits/logs