Post by Oddities Bob on Mar 31, 2016 17:20:51 GMT
As suggested at the Spooktacular crew page by Jeffrey Fischbach
www.onlyinyourstate.com/pennsylvania/pa-mt-moriah-cemetery-abandoned/
This Creepy Abandoned Cemetery In Pennsylvania Will Give You Nightmares
The largest cemetery in Pennsylvania and one of its most historic sits on the outskirts of Philadelphia. It is called Mt. Moriah: the historic burial grounds of numerous notable figures, thousands of U.S. veterans, and many more. Perhaps the most interesting thing about Mt. Moriah Cemetery is that since 2004, it has sat in decay, unmaintained and its land unclaimed by any entity.
Mt. Moriah was incorporated in 1855 and grew to encompass 380 acres. Its entrance is marked by a massive, Romanesque brownstone structure, located on Islington Avenue. Now, as you can see above, it is in disrepair and covered in the remains of dead, snaking vines.
Though not many visit Mt. Moriah today, it was once a major cemetery in the Philadelphia area. Here you can find the gravestones of many notable individuals, such as William Burns Smith, who once was the major of Philadelphia, and Pat Deasley, a professional baseball player. Perhaps most interestingly, Betsy Ross' remains are also interred here.
The Mount Moriah Cemetery Association was responsible for maintaining the property until its last surviving member passed away in 2004. Since then, the cemetery has no official owner and no one to claim responsibility for its maintenance.
The Friends of Mount Moriah Cemetery organization is a nonprofit dedicated to preserving the cemetery and raising awareness of its unique situation.
It’s sad that this historic, beautiful cemetery has been forgotten by so many people. Perhaps one day it will be claimed and cleaned up— until then, it’s yet another hidden, abandoned place in our state. Have you ever been here?
www.onlyinyourstate.com/pennsylvania/pa-mt-moriah-cemetery-abandoned/
This Creepy Abandoned Cemetery In Pennsylvania Will Give You Nightmares
The largest cemetery in Pennsylvania and one of its most historic sits on the outskirts of Philadelphia. It is called Mt. Moriah: the historic burial grounds of numerous notable figures, thousands of U.S. veterans, and many more. Perhaps the most interesting thing about Mt. Moriah Cemetery is that since 2004, it has sat in decay, unmaintained and its land unclaimed by any entity.
Mt. Moriah was incorporated in 1855 and grew to encompass 380 acres. Its entrance is marked by a massive, Romanesque brownstone structure, located on Islington Avenue. Now, as you can see above, it is in disrepair and covered in the remains of dead, snaking vines.
Though not many visit Mt. Moriah today, it was once a major cemetery in the Philadelphia area. Here you can find the gravestones of many notable individuals, such as William Burns Smith, who once was the major of Philadelphia, and Pat Deasley, a professional baseball player. Perhaps most interestingly, Betsy Ross' remains are also interred here.
The Mount Moriah Cemetery Association was responsible for maintaining the property until its last surviving member passed away in 2004. Since then, the cemetery has no official owner and no one to claim responsibility for its maintenance.
The Friends of Mount Moriah Cemetery organization is a nonprofit dedicated to preserving the cemetery and raising awareness of its unique situation.
It’s sad that this historic, beautiful cemetery has been forgotten by so many people. Perhaps one day it will be claimed and cleaned up— until then, it’s yet another hidden, abandoned place in our state. Have you ever been here?