East Harrisburg Cemetery

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East Harrisburg Cemetery
East Harrisburg Cemetery
Interactive map of East Harrisburg Cemetery
Details
Established1874
Location
2260 Herr Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17103
CountryUnited States
Coordinates 40°16′55″N76°51′00″W / 40.282°N 76.850°W / 40.282; -76.850
TypePublic
Website Official website
Find a Grave East 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]

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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

Micheal K. Williams: (1966-2022) Actor and Dancer. Most prominently featured in HBO’s critically acclaimed drama, “The Wire” as Omar Little. Williams also starred in numerous other feature films and television shows.

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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