LeMoyne Crematory

The LeMoyne Crematory features a simple single-story structure with two rooms, including a preparation area and a furnace chamber for conducting cremations.

Built in 1876 by Francis Julius LeMoyne, this facility became the first crematorium in the United States, with Baron De Palm as its first cremation case.

The crematory represented a shift in American death care practices, introducing an alternative method during a time when traditional burial was the standard.

The Washington County Historical Society maintains the facility and conducts scheduled tours for visitors interested in learning about early cremation practices.

The crematory performed only 41 cremations between 1876 and 1901, including the remains of its founder Francis LeMoyne as the third person cremated.

Location: Washington

GPS coordinates: 40.16056,-80.23778

Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24