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Wednesday, December 03, 2008

1875: St. Mary's Cemetery 124 years ago

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1875
DAILY TRUE AMERICAN
SURVEYING LAND FOR ST. MARY‘S CEMETERY
As we were riding in the suburbs of the city yesterday, we found Mr. J. H. Whittaker, Surveyor, drivng grade stakes on Olden avenue for contractors who are grading a new cemetery. The lot contains about twenty acres, is in a beautiful location, and when completed will be a fine burying ground. The soil is light and well adapted for the purpose. We understand that Rev. Anthony Smith is preparing this Cemetery for Saint Mary’s Parish of this city.

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