Old Burial Grounds - Halifax, Nova Scotia
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This Old Burial Grounds plaque is mounted on a wrought iron structure that serves as a post for the gate. The plaque is next to the sidewalk along Barrington Street in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Waymark Code: WM12G28
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
Date Posted: 05/20/2020
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Inscription on the plaque:
Old Burial Ground
1749 - 1844
This land was set aside as a common burial ground outside
the stockade of the new fortified town of Halifax
First Grave dug June 21, 1749
Granted to St-Paul's Church June 18, 1844
Welsford-Parker Monument dedicated July 17, 1860
Group that erected the marker: Old Burying Ground Foundation,
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
1541 Barrington Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada
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