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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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LINCOLN TOWNSHIP

ZIMMERMAN, JACOB FARM GRAVEYARD

TOPO# 7

LOCATION/ADDRESS: Sam Berkey, Somerset, PA

DIRECTIONS: At intersection of Rt 219 Access Rd and Rt 601, take Rt 601 N to intersection with Rt 985, continue straight ahead on Rt 985 to Bakersville-Edie Rd, turn left on Bakersville-Edie Rd, go 2.5 mi, turn right onto Keysertown Rd, go 0.9 mi. Park at barn. Inquire of landowner for exact location of site. Cemetery along edge of woods to the left of a grove of trees in the middle of two fields. Approximately 7 graves.

INFO SOURCE: Clark Brocht

WPA - AKA: Horner Burial Ground, Brendle Burial Ground

LATITUDE: 40 05 57N
LONGITUDE: 79 08 09 W

ADDITONAL COMMENTS: This site is very old and a long walk. Jacob Zimmerman and two wives plus approximately 4-5 more graves. Contact Sam Berkey to get to site.

PHOTOS: 7

Jacob Zimmerman Farm Graveyard

Jacob Zimmerman Farm Graveyard
 

Jacob and Mary Zimmerman gravestones, Zimmerman Farm Graveyard
 

Jacob Zimmerman gravestone
 

Mary Zimmerman gravestone
 

Caroline Zimmerman gravestone, Zimmerman Farm Graveyard

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