Old Mercer Graveyard

Old Mercer Graveyard The 1804 Old Mercer Graveyard is one of the oldest pioneer cemeteries in Western Pennsylvania.

The site is located in Mercer, Pennsylvania, the seat of government in Mercer County. Many of the borough's leading civic, military, and religious figures are buried here, including local veterans of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. The site is formerly known as the Presbyterian Cemetery after the church which stood on the site of the current Shannon's Candy building. Please share any in

formation, stories or photos you might have of the Old Graveyard so that we can continue to document and preserve this historic site.

11/27/2014

Happy Holidays from the Old Mercer Graveyard Cemetery Association!

09/17/2014

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Do we have photos of our Mercer County Revolutionary War Veterans?
07/19/2013

Do we have photos of our Mercer County Revolutionary War Veterans?

On Independence Day, LightBox presents portraits of Revolutionary War veterans photographed 70 years after the end of the conflict.

10/26/2012

Genealogy Tip of the Day: When you find an obituary for a family member, try searching the newspaper a day or two prior to their death. If their death was caused by a newsworthy event you may find even more details to add to the family story: http://ancstry.me/T6YHrY

09/18/2012

Backyard Archeology shared the Old Mercer Graveyard page on their FB site with the following comments: "Be sure to check out this amazing FB site. The site contains many beautiful photographs and a deeper look into this important historical location." --- thank you very much to Backyard Archeology for the FB plug!! Much appreciated.

The 1804 Old Mercer Graveyard is one of the oldest pioneer cemeteries in Western Pennsylvania.

07/14/2012

A great resource to find graves throughout the country. Old Mercer Graveyard is listed on this site along with other Mercer County cemeteries.

Find A Grave is a free resource for finding the final resting places of famous folks, friends and family members. With millions of names, it's an invaluable tool for genealogist and history buffs. Find A Grave memorials are rich with content, including dates, photos and bios. You can even leave 'vir...

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