Old Stratfield Cemetery in Bridgeport, Connecticut
Also known as Pequonnock Cemetery, Old Stratfield Burying Ground, Stratfield Burial Ground, Old Stratfield Burial Ground
About Old Stratfield Cemetery
Old Stratfield Cemetery is a christian cemetery near Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was established in 1680. The grounds sit at about 33 feet above sea level. It is recorded in the U.S. Geological Survey's Geographic Names Information System as feature 209505. The nearest other listed cemetery is Mountain Grove Cemetery, about 0.5 mi away.
Historic colonial burying ground established c.1680. Oldest known cemetery in Bridgeport, with approximately 1,000 burials dating from the late 17th century through the early 19th century.
This record has no mailing address, so it is listed under the nearest town, Bridgeport. The pin on the map shows the recorded location.
Map
41.17948, -73.21726
What Old Stratfield Cemetery offers
We have no confirmed information about services at this cemetery yet. If you work there or know it well, tell us what it offers.
- Accepting new burials Not available
- Cremation options Not available
- Cremation niches Not available
- Mausoleum Not available
- Columbarium Not available
- Chapel Not available
- Green burial Not available
- Veterans section Not available
- Office on site Not available
- Parking Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Restrooms Not available
Nearby cemeteries
- Mountain Grove Cemetery2675 North Avenue, Bridgeport, CTCemetery0.5 mi
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- Congregation B'nai Israel CemeteryBridgeport, CTJewish cemetery0.6 mi
- Congregation Rodeph Sholom CemeteryBridgeport, CTJewish cemetery0.7 mi
- Cong. Addath Israel CemeteryBridgeport, CTJewish cemetery1.2 mi
- Lawncroft CemeteryBridgeport, CTCemetery1.4 mi
- Loyalty CemeteryBridgeport, CTCemetery1.5 mi
- B'nai Torah CemeteryRied Street, Fairfield, CTJewish cemetery1.9 mi
- Park CemeteryBridgeport, CTCemetery2.0 mi
- Saint Augustine Cemetery905 Arctic Street, Bridgeport, CTChristian cemetery2.4 mi
Frequently asked questions
Where is Old Stratfield Cemetery located?
No street address is on record. Old Stratfield Cemetery is near Bridgeport in Fairfield County, Connecticut, at GPS coordinates 41.17948, -73.21726. Use the directions link to navigate to the coordinates.
What are the visiting hours of Old Stratfield Cemetery?
Visiting hours are not on record. Many cemeteries are open from dawn to dusk, but confirm with the cemetery or the local town office before visiting.
How do I find a grave at Old Stratfield Cemetery?
Contact the cemetery office or owner for interment records and plot maps. Volunteer indexes such as Find a Grave and BillionGraves may list transcribed headstones. For veterans, the VA Nationwide Gravesite Locator covers national and many state veterans cemeteries.
Is Old Stratfield Cemetery a Christian cemetery?
Our records list a Christian affiliation, based on the recorded religion of the cemetery. Burial rules for people outside the congregation vary, so ask the cemetery.
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