Bridgetown Cemetery Tour #2

This tour highlights the newer sections of Bridgetown Cemetery, which was purchased in 1939, developed in the 1950’s, and opened in 1962.

This tour covers the second half of a walking tour of Bridgetown Cemetery. This tour covers the newer sections of the cemetery, purchased in 1939, developed in the 1950s, and officially opened in 1962. This tour focuses on the development and change of the cemetery from rural, protestant cemetery to inclusive, non-denominational suburban cemetery, and ends looking ahead to the future development of the cemetery grounds. This portion of the cemetery is laid out in even rows, with height and other restrictions placed on decorations and headstones. For more information please see www.bridgetowncemetery.com