December's Historic Minute

The Quaker Burial Ground

To celebrate West Newbury’s Bicentennial, the Historical Commission has highlighted the Town’s history, often with one historical marker each month. This month’s marker, which is located at 134-36 Turkey Hill Street, tells the story of the Quaker Burial Ground established in 1855 when the Society of Friends acquired about an acre of land just within the West Newbury border at Turkey Hill.

It is also the story of dedicated volunteers, not least Susan Poore Follansbee and Gregory Jennell, who have worked to preserve and share our history here in West Newbury.

Click here to read all about it.