Col. Josiah Parker Family Cemetery
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Col. Josiah Parker Family Cemetery | |
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| Location | Approx. 50 yds from jct. of Old Machlesfield Rd. and Macklesfield Ct., near Smithfield, Virginia |
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| Coordinates | 36°58′33″N 76°32′10″W / 36.97583°N 76.53611°WCoordinates: 36°58′33″N 76°32′10″W / 36.97583°N 76.53611°W |
| Area | 0.3 acres (0.12 ha) |
| Built | 1810 |
| Architectural style | Family Cemetery |
| NRHP Reference # | 04000381[1] |
| VLR # | 046-5049 |
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| Added to NRHP | April 27, 2004 |
| Designated VLR | December 4, 2002[2] |
Col. Josiah Parker Family Cemetery is a historic family cemetery located near Smithfield, Isle of Wight County, Virginia. It is the burial site of American Revolutionary War Colonel, naval officer, and Congressman Josiah Parker (1751-1810). Its location was rediscovered in 2001. The family believes a total of 30 persons are buried at the site.[3]
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.[1]
References
- 1 2 National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
- ↑ "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
- ↑ unknown (n.d.). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Col. Josiah Parker Family Cemetery" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying three photos
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