Linton Family Cemetery

Survey Details

Classification: Family
Status: Maintained
Condition: Good
Approx. Size: 265 x 165 feet overall
Linton Family fenced portion is 36 x 36 feet
Approximate Number of Burials: 5
Markers: Obelisk, Headstone, Footstone
Surnames Listed on Markers: Marker #1 Sacred to the memory of John Tyler Linton only son of John Augustine Elliott Linton and Sarah Tyler his wife born Jan 4, 1796, died Sept. 9, 1821 R.I.P.
Marker #2 In memory of Anne Cecelia Philips born Aug 14, 1828, died Jul 17, 1917; In thee O God I put my trust
Foot stones – J.A.E.L., S.T.L., J.T.L., A.C.P.
Comments: The Linton portion of this cemetery appears to have been fenced at about the time of the burial of Anne Cecelia Philips in 1917 with a 36’ X 36’ iron fence and a gate in working order. A small iron bench is also attached to the fence. At least two rows of graves are visible about 30 feet from the fenced portion.
Surveyed By: Howard Thompson, Jim Florence & Ron Turner - 2000, 2001
Latitude / Longitude: 38.746544, -77.568236

Site Visits

Visited by: Date: Comments:
Howard Thompson, Jim Florence & Ron Turner 2000, 2001 The Linton portion of this cemetery appears to have been fenced at about the time of the burial of Anne Cecelia Philips in 1917 with a 36’ X 36’ iron fence and a gate in working order. A small iron bench is also attached to the fence. At least two rows of graves are visible about 30 feet from the fenced portion.
David Cuff Jan. 29, 2015 I didn't notice graves outside of the fence. Cemetery is now surounded by a housing development and the vacant house that was on the property during Ron's visit is long gone. Access is gained from a trail that starts at the end of Culloden Court.

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Images taken Jan. 2015

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