North Branford Burying Ground Traditional Cache
North Branford Burying Ground
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The North Branford Cemetery (1804) has a wrought-iron picket fence across its front and a row of trees at its rear. The first burying ground was across the street east of the Congregational Church. When additional space was needed, this location was established in 1804. In 1887 stones were moved from across the street from the churchyard to make room for a new chapel. Monuments are lined up in rows. The oldest monuments are 18th-century brownstone carved with winged death's heads. Early 19th-century stones are square-topped marble with willow tree motifs,and there are a half dozen obelisks. The Congregational Church's first three ministers, Jonathan Merrick, who served from 1727-1769; Samuel Eells, 1769-1808; and Charles Atwater, 1808-1825, are buried here. The National Register of Historic Buildings indicates that the burying ground and school/town hall, across Foxon Road from the church, are the only listings located south of Route 80. The school, which is next door to the burying ground, dates from the Civil War era, becoming the town hall when school consolidation occurred after World War I. The old school was recently used as a senior center, but is now vacant. If you’re into letterboxing, there is a letterbox located a few yards from this cache. Please BYOP. You'll be looking for a camo'd lock n lock. No headstones need to be touched, and be respectful of your surroundings. NO night caching please! FTF gets something for your skin!
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Gerr fghzc