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Revolutionary War Cemetery

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Revolutionary War Cemetery
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“The Revolutionary War Cemetery, also called the Old Salem Burying Ground, is located on Archibald Street, just off state highway NY 22 in the village of Salem, New York, United States. It is a 2.6-acre (1.1 ha) area with over a thousand graves, at least 100 of which are those of Revolutionary War…”
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Atlas ObscuraOct 15, 2025

Abandoned Revolutionary War Cemetery in Whitesboro, New York

This long-forgotten cemetery is said to be the final resting place of veterans of both the French and Indian War and the American Revolution. It was reportedly rediscovered in the 1980s, after decades of neglect had left the site overgrown and scattered with broken headstones. According to local accounts, a Whitesboro High School senior and Boy Scout named Arthur Thomas took on the task of rest…

Final resting place of French and Indian War veterans

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