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Old Graveyard (First Presbyterian Church Cemetery)

Cemetery

Colonial-era cemetery adjacent to the First Presbyterian Church of Carlisle, containing graves of Revolutionary War veterans, militia officers, and local civic leaders. Mary Ludwig Hays (Molly Pitcher) is buried here. The graveyard reflects the Scots-Irish Presbyterian community that provided a significant portion of the Pennsylvania frontier militia. Her grave marker, erected in 1876, includes crossed cannons and a citation for Revolutionary War service.

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Address

E South St, Carlisle, PA 17013

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Admission

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