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Location DB > United States > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia > Mount Moriah Cemetery
 Name
Mount Moriah Cemetery
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 Database Info
created by Radical_Ed on 12/9/2008 11:57 PM
last modified by Mr. Bitey on 9/7/2018 7:05 PM
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 Overview
 Description
Inner city abandoned cemetery with vast array of expensive tomb sculptures and historic burials, being overtaken by nature.
 Basic Information
Type: Abandoned Cemetery
Status: Abandoned
Accessibility: Easy
Recommendation: worth the trip
 Physical Information
Address
6201 Kingsessing Ave
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
United States
Owner: Mount Moriah Cemetery Association
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  •  Hazards
  • Heavy overgrowth, thorn bushes, briars, dangerous neighborhood (crime-ridden)
  •  Interesting Features
    Neglected 150-plus year old cemetery full of historic war veterans, politicians, and wealthy citizens. Vast array of sculptures, monuments, and mausoleums being taken back by nature.
     Security Measures
  • Located in urban ghetto
  •  Historical Dates
    Built: 1855
    Closed: 2011
     Required Equipment
  • flashlight
  • gloves
  • head protection
  • long pants / sleeves
  • insect repellent, hiking boots, durable clothing, pepper spray
  •  Recommended Equipment
    strong legs
     History
    The State still recognizes the Mount Moriah Cemetery Association as the legal owner and operator of the Cemetery; however, because the last known board member has passed away, no individual exists to act on the Association’s behalf. As such, no responsible party is present to assist with maintenance, burials, disinterments or the placement of headstones.

    Since its founding, the Cemetery has been governed and cared for by the Mount Moriah Cemetery Association. In 2004, the last known member of that Association, Horatio C. Jones, Jr., passed away. From 2004 until March 2011, the Cemetery appears to have been operated by an employee of the Association.
     Media Coverage
    please see this website for more information:

    http://mountmoriahcemetery.org/ ~ DEAD LINK

    09/2018 - http://friendsofmountmoriahcemetery.org/
     Future Plans
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    Mount Moriah Cemetery
    Tue, Nov 13th, 2007
    posted by don cornelius
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    Mount Moriah Cemetery
    Wed, Dec 10th, 2008
    posted by Radical_Ed
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     Web Links
    http://mountmoriahcemetery.org/~ DEAD LINK

    09/2018 - Awesome history on this place here:
    http://friendsofmountmoriahcemetery.org/
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     Validation
    This location's validation is current. It was last validated by Emperor Wang on 9/7/2018 10:15 PM.

     Latest Changes
  • on Sep 7 18 at 22:15, Emperor Wang validated this location
  • on Sep 7 18 at 19:05, Mr. Bitey changed the following: Owner, Street Address, History, Year Closed, Media Coverage, Web Links
  • on Aug 4 09 at 13:30, Emperor Wang validated this location
  • on Aug 4 09 at 5:31, Steed moved this gallery into this location
  • on Dec 12 08 at 2:58, Emperor Wang validated this location
  • on Dec 12 08 at 2:55, Emperor Wang changed the following: Country
  • on Dec 10 08 at 7:01, Steed validated this location
  • on Dec 10 08 at 0:40, Radical_Ed made this location available
  • on Dec 10 08 at 0:30, Radical_Ed added some pictures to a gallery
  • on Dec 10 08 at 0:22, Radical_Ed updated gallery Mount Moriah Cemetery
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