Pine Island Cemetery
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Established | 1708 |
| Location |
 Norwalk, Connecticut |
| Country |
 United States of America United States |
| Coordinates | 41°06′27″N 73°24′56″W / 41.107609°N 73.415634°WCoordinates: 41°06′27″N 73°24′56″W / 41.107609°N 73.415634°W |
| Type | historic |
| Owned by | City of Norwalk |
| Find a Grave | Pine Island Cemetery at Find a Grave |
Pine Island Cemetery (formerly Over River Burying Ground) is a historical cemetery in Norwalk, Connecticut. It is the second oldest cemetery in Norwalk.[1] The cemetery is located behind Lockwood–Mathews Mansion on Crescent Street.
The Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism added the cemetery to the state Register of Historic Places in May 2010.[2]
On December 16, 1708 the town council granted this piece of land for a burying place.[2][3] John Benedict, Zerubabell Hoyt and Thomas Betts were appointed to select the location.[3]
Notable burials
- Samuel Kellogg (1673–1757), member of the Connecticut House of Representatives
- John Bartlett (1677–1761), member of the Connecticut House of Representatives
- James Lockwood (1683–1769), member of the Connecticut House of Representatives
See also
References
External links
- Pine Island Cemetery at Find a Grave
- Pine Island Transcribers Notes
- Pine Island Cemetery – Listing A-H
- Pine Island Cemetery – Listing I-O
- Pine Island Cemetery – Listing P-Z
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