East Harrisburg Cemetery
Details
Established1874
Location
2260 Herr Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17103
CountryUnited States
Coordinates40°16′55″N 76°51′00″W / 40.282°N 76.850°W / 40.282; -76.850
TypePublic
WebsiteOfficial website
Find a GraveEast Harrisburg Cemetery

East Harrisburg Cemetery is an historic cemetery located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The older, eastern section of the cemetery is located within the borough of Penbrook; the western section is located in Susquehanna Township.[1]

History

Established in 1874, the cemetery received its name from its location. Straddling the border between the borough of Penbrook, formerly known as East Harrisburg, and Susquehanna Township,[1] the cemetery's operations were administered in 1875 by David Mumma (president) and Samuel Landis (secretary-treasurer). Lots sold from "10 to 25 [each], according to location" in 1875.[2]

As of 2019, the cemetery remained in active use.[1]

Notable burials

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 East Harrisburg cemetery company. Retrieved 27 January 2011.
  2. "East Harrisburg Cemetery" (advertisement). Harrisburg, Pennsylvania: Harrisburg Telegraph, Monday, October 25, 1875, p. 4.
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