Old Scots Graveyard, Historic cemetery in Marlboro Township, US.
The Old Scots Graveyard occupies one acre of land at 195 feet above sea level, containing brown sandstone headstones marking numerous colonial-era graves.
Established in 1685, this burial ground belonged to the first Presbyterian church in North America, constructed as a meeting house in 1692.
The cemetery contains monuments with Scottish thistle carvings, reflecting the heritage of early settlers from Scotland who established roots in New Jersey.
Ground-penetrating radar surveys have identified 262 burial sites within the cemetery grounds, including both marked and unmarked graves for research purposes.
The Boyd Monument, standing 25 feet tall, marks the burial site of Reverend John Boyd, the first ordained Presbyterian minister in New Jersey.
Location: Marlboro Township
GPS coordinates: 40.33965,-74.25952
Latest update: March 16, 2025 14:45
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