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Researchers are reminded to be respectful before entering a cemetery that lies on private land.  Always ask permission from the owner before entering their property.

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PAINT TOWNSHIP

BERKEY-HERSHBERGER GRAVEYARD
TOPO# 1

LOCATION/ADDRESS: Kim Semelsberger, 912 Louella Drive, Windber, PA

DIRECTIONS: From Central City at intersection of Rt 160 and McGregor Ave, take Rt 160 N for 6.2 mi, turn right onto Basin Rd, go 1.7 mi, turn right onto Louella Rd, go 0.2 mi, turn into private drive and go to end of driveway and park. Cemetery behind barn approximately 75 yds at top of knoll at edge of field just into the woods. 12 graves.

INFO SOURCE: Somerset Planning Commission

WPA - AKA:

LATITUDE: 40 12 00N
LONGITUDE: 78 48 14W

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: One grave of original Berkey family, rest are Hershbergers. Name of site changed to reflect both families. See land owner for access to site.

Hershberger gravestone, Berkey-Hershberger Graveyard

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