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The Rich History of the people of Lancaster, PA, laid to rest in our beautiful Victorian cemetery. The cemetery was designed by the Reverend Nathaniel A.

Lancaster Cemetery was the first of Lancaster's "rural cemeteries." In 1846 the vestry of the German Reformed Church acquired a ten acre property along the New Holland Turnpike north of the city, and the following year received a charter of incorporation from the state legislature which guaranteed perpetual occupancy of the dead. Keyes, who apparently laid out the relatively flat grounds using a compass and a ruler. * David P. Schuyler

05/23/2026
Plaque unveiled Saturday at grave of last Union Army veteran buried in Lancaster County 05/22/2026

Plaque unveiled Saturday at grave of last Union Army veteran buried in Lancaster County Local and state members of The Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War gathered Saturday morning at the Lancaster Cemetery grave of John Henry Kahl, the last veteran

05/03/2026

Volunteers needed to place flags for Memorial Day.

03/22/2026

Flag-In 2026 is May 16th at 9:30 AM.

11/23/2025

Hello, Cemetery Friends! Unfortunately Krampus will not be making an appearance at the cemetery this year. He hopes to see you all next year! Remember, Krampus is always watching!

Photos from Patriotic Order Sons of America's post 10/11/2025
Some graves are quiet. Others ask questions. At Lancaster Cemetery stands the life-sized marble statue of Augusta Bitner, a young woman who married, gave birth, and died all within 13 months. Her cause of death was typhoid fever, but the legend is much murkier. Locals say she tripped on her wedding dress and broke her neck. Others believe heartbreak played a role. Her grave asks: “Could love have kept her?” You tell me. This is one of the most quietly haunting places in the city and Augusta’s presence is felt by many. #lancasterpa #lancastercounty #pennsylvania 06/20/2025

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Some graves are quiet. Others ask questions. At Lancaster Cemetery stands the life-sized marble statue of Augusta Bitner, a young woman who married, gave birth, and died all within 13 months. Her cause of death was typhoid fever, but the legend is much murkier. Locals say she tripped on her wedding dress and broke her neck. Others believe heartbreak played a role. Her grave asks: “Could love have kept her?” You tell me. This is one of the most quietly haunting places in the city and Augusta’s presence is felt by many. #lancasterpa #lancastercounty #pennsylvania

06/12/2025

Date Change:
We are in need of volunteers to help with a project at the neighboring St. Mary's Cemetery on New Holland.

This work is to help The Veteran Stone Project group to map the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery on New Holland.

It is our hope to map the 8 sections, record stone inscriptions, photograph stones, and to locate the veterans buried there.
* For anyone who is less mobile there are research tasks needed as well.

This work will take place

July 2nd and July 10th
9:00 am - Noon

Contact Maurene with any questions:
717-885-6312

Photos from Lancaster Cemetery's post 05/18/2025

We had a group of almost 50 volunteers come to place flags yesterday. We really appreciate the work, energy, and time of all who came.

It was a great day!

We also appreciate the ongoing support and partnerships with

SUVCW Gen'l George H Thomas, Camp #19, Lancaster, PA

DAR - Donegal-Witness Tree Chapter

The George Ross Society Children of the American Revolution


Jack Giambalvo Family of Dealerships

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(717) 393-6476

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205 E Lemon Street
Lancaster, PA
17602