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Cemetery NumberCY039
TownCOVENTRY
Cemetery NameFRANKLIN CEMETERY
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LocationFLAT RIVER ROAD
StateRI
DirectionN
Pole Number366
Distance15
Map Number323
Page Number 
Plat Number211
Deed Book 
Deed Page 
Size in Feet60
Size in Feet60
Burials27
Inscriptions20
Fieldstones0
Tombs0
Exist?YES
Last seen date?2013
Newest1988
Oldest1834
VandalismN
Veteran0
PoleG
CommentThe Franklin cemetery is located on the north side of Flat River Road at telephone pole # 366. The cemetery is 60 ft x 60 ft, in excellent condition, and enclosed with granite posts and iron rails with a chain gate. The historic cemetery sign is in good condition. There are 27 burials with 17 inscribed stones. Emma B. Shaw and Sarah W. Knight visited this lot on 19 November 1927 and noted, “Road leading west from Washington Village toward Summit, right hand side of road. Yard walled and in good order” (in Arnold records, Vol. 6, Book J, page 1444). Charles and Martha Benns transcribed this lot in 1938, their #793. Amelia K. Whitford also transcribed this lot. Recorded by Dr. Bill Eddleman and John Sterling for a 1998 book on Coventry cemeteries
Conditionexcellent
Enclosuregranite posts/iron rails
Gatechain
Growthgrass-well kept
Terrainlevel
Cemetery Location
Cemetery Burial Map N/A
 
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