Memorials : 10565
Location : Newport, Newport County, USA
Phone : 401-846-0432
Coordinate : 41.4956589, -71.3135605
Description : The town of Newport, on the 18th of May, 1836, purchased a tract of land, which was the beginning of the cemetery now known as the "Island Cemetery," on Warner street. Early the next year Mr. Henry Bull and William W. Freeborn were appointed to lay out the new burial ground. In 1839 a certain portion was surveyed and laid out into one hundred and thirty-six lots, each one rod square. These were offered for sale at moderate rates. In 1844 the balance of the purchase was laid out, avenues made, trees and shrubbery set out, and a substantial fence... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Island Cemetery?

    Island Cemetery is located at 30 Warner Street Newport, Newport County ,Rhode Island , 02840USA.

  • Island Cemetery cemetery's updated grave count on graveviews.com?

    588 memorials

  • Where are the coordinates of the Island Cemetery?

    Latitude: 41.4956589
    Longitude: -71.3135605

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18. First Congregational Churchyard (Defunct)
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