Wendell Center Cemetery - Wendell Town Common Historic District - Wendell MA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member nomadwillie
N 42° 32.941 W 072° 23.801
18T E 713743 N 4714021
This cemetery dates back to 1792 and originated by the Congregational Church next door.
Waymark Code: WMHWN8
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 08/20/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
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The Wendell Center Cemetery orginated with the Congregational Church. There is a Victorian cast iron fence with a carriage gate and pedestrian gate along the Common. The land for the cemetery was purchased from Jonathan Osgood. The major head stone carver was Isaiah C Soule. The earliest recorded internment is 1782. The cemetery is still in use.
Name of Historic District (as listed on the NRHP): Wendell Town Common Historic District

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Center Rd

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