Christ Reformed United Church of Christ Churchyard Cemetery - Middletown MD
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe
N 39° 26.544 W 077° 32.682
18S E 281014 N 4368962
The Christ Reformed churchyard cemetery is on the side and back of the church.
Waymark Code: WM159Y1
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 11/17/2021
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member pmaupin
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The inscription on a tombstone in Christ Reformed Churchyard Cemetery is:

SHAFER
J. Edward Shafer
June 29, 1847 – Nov. 5, 1908
Asleep in Jesus
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Lauretta F.
Oct. 21, 18949 – Jan 4, 1928

The church sanctuary was constructed in 1818. In September of 1862, during the Civil War’s Battle of South Mountain our steeple was used as a lookout by Union General George McClellan to monitor Confederate troop movements.
Name of church or churchyard: Christ Reformed Cemetery

Approximate Size: Large (100+)

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