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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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JENNER TOWNSHIP

O'CONNOR CEMETERY

TOPO# 25

ADDRESS/LOCATION: O'Connor Family Heirs

DIRECTIONS: From Jennerstown at light and intersection of Rt 30 and Rt 985, turn onto Rt 985 N, go 5.0 mi, turn left at O'Connor sign and private drive and go to end. Cemetery on right approximately 100 yds from road at top of hill. Cemetery surrounded by a stone wall. Approsimately 75 graves.

INFO SOURCE: Somerset Planning Commission

WPA/AKA: Edgar O'Connor

LATITUDE: 40 13 15N
LONGITUDE: 79 01 45W

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Stone walls were erected by prisoners from Cambria and Somerset County jails under the supervision of Judge O'Connor.

PHOTOS: 5

O'Connor Cemetery

O'Connor Cemetery. lower entrance

O'Connor Cemetery gravestone

O'Connor Cemetery plaque

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