Site 2 WILTSE PIONEER CEMETERY  

The Wiltse Pioneer Cemetery was used from about 1795 to about 1867 and by 1900 this 300 burial site had all but disappeared into the ground. 

Due to the importance of this particular cemetery and its strong Loyalist roots, the Col. Edward Jessup Branch undertook the restoration of this site as a project.   At the time of the 2004 Doors Open, it was but a “Work in Progress” in its early stages. 

For Doors Open 2005, visitors inspected a fully renovated 210 year old historic cemetery.  Since its completion in late 2004, hundreds of visitors from across North America have made their way to this historic place to sign the guest book.  When you visit this site, you will understand why.

For Doors Open 2005, the Col. Edward Jessup Branch had guides on duty at this site answering  questions with regard to this important early burial ground.

This location is found 1.2 miles (2 Km) south of Athens on County Road 5 on the banks of the Elbe Creek.  Look for the "Loyalist flag" which is similar to the “Union Jack-minus the red cross of St. Patrick”, flying over the cemetery.

Doors Open Day

May 28, 2005

Left click on the thumbnail prints.

Photos by Fraser Carr

History of the Wiltse Pioneer Cemetery

Wiltse Pioneer Cemetery

For write up, click on Wiltse Pioneer Cemetery Dedication

For pictures, click on Wiltse Pioneer Cemetery Dedication

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