Hobo's Cemetery Improvement Tidying & Overhaul #2 Cache In Trash Out® Event

You are invited to participate as we do our part in maintaining Rhode Island's historic cemeteries, one at a time. Please join us for Hobo's Cemetery Improvement, Tidying, and Overhaul (CITO) event, one of many cleanups that will continue to focus on these neglected or time-worn sites.

Cemetery Data

• Number of burials - 48 (39 engraved, 9 fieldstones)
  
• Oldest burial - 1769
  
• Most recent burial - 1959
  
• Dimensions - 50' x 100', walled with iron gate

“northeast of Barton’s corner, in open lot poorly protected”

James Arnold (2 May 1892)

Several Revolutionary War soldiers were brought from Providence to be buried in fieldstone marked graves near Division Road, west of Route #2. In later years the wall from this cemetery was sold to Mr. Barton who used the stones to build the wall for the Barton Cemetery. This story, related by Violet Kettelle, explains why Arnold did not see the wall that is there now.

WARNING: There is a large amount of poison ivy inside the cemetery. Prior to the event, it will be sprayed multiple times and an effort will be made to remove as much of it as possible. Tyvek suits with boots may be made available for those who request them or you can bring your own.

Please be sure to have the necessary items on hand. This may include but is not limited to the following:

Work gloves
Pruning shears
Yard debris bags
Hand saw
Camera

Garden Rake (Not Leaf Rake)
Shovel
Water bottle
Pickup truck
Positive Attitude

On-site/Arrival Instructions

• Parking is in the lot across the street from the cemetery.
  
• Please be careful while working in the cemetery. Safety is top priority, both of the volunteers and of the stones.
  
• There is poison ivy! Long pants/sleeves, Tyvek suits, and other safety measures are highly recommended. Preparations will be made to minimize exposure to all volunteers.