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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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UPPER TURKEYFOOT TOWNSHIP

YOUNKIN, YANKEE JOHN CEMETERY

TOPO# 22

LOCATION/ADDRESS: Lemmon Brothers Farms

DIRECTIONS: From New Lexington take Rt 281 S, turn S onto Humbert Rd, go 0.8 mi, turn left onto Lemmon Rd, go 0.7 mi, turn right into field lane and follow path around house and up hill approximately 200 yds. Cemetery at top of hill. Sign in front. 45 graves.

INFO SOURCE: Somerset Planning Commission

WPA - AKA: aka John Younkin Cemetery

LATITUDE: 39 52 54N
LONGITUDE: 79 17 02W

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Younkin family is caretaker. Nicely kept.

PHOTOS: 3

John Younkin gravestone

Cemetery sign

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