Established 1863
Union Cemetery Two acres purchased, surveyed and dedicated for burials of early area families. Located just south of Foshay's Corners on the Old Dutchess Turnpike (now Route 301) on lands of Foshay and Halstead farms, incorporated May 28, 1868 as Union Cemetery Association. Ezekiel K. Merritt, Joseph Haight, George Foshay, Henry C. Light, John A. Bennett, John Halstead, and Isaac Bennett were chosen as the first board of trustees. In 1873 some removals, from three graveyards now covered by the waters of Boyds Reservoir, were interred here. In 1921, more land was bought and surveyed. From this time was commonly known as Union & Halstead Cemetery. A portion was used for other early families. By 1991 an unused part was opened to the public. A meditation garden was added in 1999.
Union Cemetery Association, Board of Trustees, 2000
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