Lancaster Cemetery
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The Rich History of the people of Lancaster, PA, laid to rest in our beautiful Victorian cemetery. The cemetery was designed by the Reverend Nathaniel A.
Lancaster Cemetery was the first of Lancaster's "rural cemeteries." In 1846 the vestry of the German Reformed Church acquired a ten acre property along the New Holland Turnpike north of the city, and the following year received a charter of incorporation from the state legislature which guaranteed perpetual occupancy of the dead. Keyes, who apparently laid out the relatively flat grounds using a compass and a ruler. * David P. Schuyler
09/19/2026
Thank you SUVCW Gen'l George H Thomas, Camp #19, Lancaster, PA for honoring Major General John Fulton Reynolds. He was such an important figure, and you did a fantastic job bringing his legacy to light. Your tribute perfectly captured his significance, and we deeply appreciate the care and respect you put into holding up his memory. The dedication, time, effort, and energy that you have put into the restoration project and today's ceremony are truly appreciated.
09/19/2026
Jack Giambalvo Family of Dealerships
Thank you so much for your donation of water to support The Veteran Stone Project @ Lancaster Cemetery.
Your support for today's rededication event and your continued partnership over the years is truly appreciated.
08/26/2026
05/22/2026
Plaque unveiled Saturday at grave of last Union Army veteran buried in Lancaster County Local and state members of The Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War gathered Saturday morning at the Lancaster Cemetery grave of John Henry Kahl, the last veteran
05/03/2026
Volunteers needed to place flags for Memorial Day.
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205 E Lemon Street
Lancaster, PA
17602