Salem Cemetery Association - Independence, Mo.
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N 39° 08.135 W 094° 20.367
15S E 384234 N 4332676
This marker is located at the entrance to the New Salem Baptist Church Cemetery - 1805 N. Blue Mills Rd.
Waymark Code: WMEY7M
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 07/21/2012
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This marker details the history of the Salem Cemetery Association. It sits in front of one of the entrances of the cemetery. The text reads:
Salem Cemetery Association
Salem Cemetery Association, an independent community association separate from the New Salem Baptist Church, was formed and incorporated December 4, 1917, by a group of concerned lot owners interested in the perpetuation, maintenance, and improvement of the Salem Cemetery.
1884 - First burial on Hensley Farm.
1889 - December 9, plotted and recorded as a cemetery by George and Mary Hemsley.
1900 - 1911 - Additions one, two, and three were added by the Helmsleys.
1935 - Salem Cemetery Association purchased fourth addition.
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