HISTORIC PRESBYTERIAN CEMETERY
Pottsville’s Presbyterian Cemetery is a historic burial ground which hosts an amazing legacy for our county’s social, cultural, and historic heritage. Located on Howard Avenue at 12th Street, this cemetery is the final resting place for over 1,800 people. The hallowed ground is the final bivouac for many of Schuylkill County’s heroic volunteers who fought in defense of our nation, including a Medal-of-Honor recipient. There are also many interesting people buried there who have had an impact on Schuylkill County and beyond.
You can tell a lot about a community by how they treat their dead, how well they upkeep their cemeteries, and respect the ground on which loved ones stood and mourned the deceased. The care and preservation of the Presbyterian Cemetery is an ongoing challenge to ensure its continuous upkeep and protection. We are always seeking help from caring people who realize the wonderful history that is contained in the stories that the stones can tell.
If you would like to donate to the upkeep of this historical spot, please use the link.
Pottsville’s Presbyterian Cemetery is a historic burial ground which hosts an amazing legacy for our county’s social, cultural, and historic heritage. Located on Howard Avenue at 12th Street, this cemetery is the final resting place for over 1,800 people. The hallowed ground is the final bivouac for many of Schuylkill County’s heroic volunteers who fought in defense of our nation, including a Medal-of-Honor recipient. There are also many interesting people buried there who have had an impact on Schuylkill County and beyond.
You can tell a lot about a community by how they treat their dead, how well they upkeep their cemeteries, and respect the ground on which loved ones stood and mourned the deceased. The care and preservation of the Presbyterian Cemetery is an ongoing challenge to ensure its continuous upkeep and protection. We are always seeking help from caring people who realize the wonderful history that is contained in the stories that the stones can tell.
If you would like to donate to the upkeep of this historical spot, please use the link.
Photos taken by: Jess Marcolla
