Providence Quaker Cemetery and Chapel

Providence Quaker Cemetery and Chapel is a small stone building erected in 1895 that sits among a burial ground containing graves from the late 1700s through the 1800s. The chapel features iron bars across its windows, dirt floors, and plastered stone walls creating a simple, austere interior space.

The stone chapel was built in 1895 from materials salvaged from an earlier Quaker meeting house that operated between 1793 and 1870. This repurposing of materials linked the site's spiritual continuity across generations of worshippers.

The burial ground reflects Quaker beliefs in humility, as many graves intentionally remain unmarked without stones to show equality among the deceased. This practice shaped the landscape, where only about 50 gravestones from the period between 1790 and 1870 still stand today.

The site sits on Quaker Church Road about 2 miles southwest of Perryopolis and is easily reached by car along rural roads. Access is not permitted after sunset, so plan your visit during daylight hours to see the grounds properly.

The chapel remains locked but visitors can peer through the barred windows to glimpse the simple interior without disturbing the fragile structure inside. This arrangement allows the space to be viewed and appreciated from outside.

Location: Pennsylvania

Location: Fayette County

Location: Perryopolis

GPS coordinates: 40.07278,-79.78222

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:42