Pine Island Cemetery
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.
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Established | 1708 |
| Location | |
| Country |  |
| Coordinates | 41°06′27″N 73°24′56″W |
| Type | historic |
| Owned by | City of Norwalk |
| Find a Grave | Pine Island Cemetery |
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] 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
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