Revolutionary War Cemetery, cemetery
The Revolutionary War Cemetery is a historic burial ground in Salem marked by simple stones and grave markers dating from the late 1700s. The graves are arranged in an informal layout, with trees and grass surrounding the headstones and weathered inscriptions recording the names of early settlers and soldiers.
The cemetery was established after Scottish settlers founded Salem in 1764 and an Irish Presbyterian minister arrived with his congregation. During the American Revolution, many soldiers were buried here, making the site an important memorial to the region's early history.
The cemetery reflects the Scottish and Irish roots of the early settlers who founded Salem starting in 1764. Stone burial vaults recall Celtic burial traditions and show how the community honored its dead.
The cemetery is located on Archibald Street and is accessible from dawn to dusk year-round. The site welcomes foot traffic, pets are allowed on leash, and on-site tours are available to share stories about Salem and the soldiers buried there.
Local legend holds that about 100 American soldiers from the Battle of Saratoga were buried here in an unmarked mass grave, though this remains unconfirmed. The cemetery also contains stones carved by Vermont stoneworker Zerubbabel Collins, recognizable by his signature rounded angel heads.
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