About Colonel Ledyard Cemetery
Colonel Ledyard Cemetery is a cemetery in Groton, New London County, Connecticut. The grounds sit at about 102 feet above sea level. Wikidata records 4 notable people buried here, including John F. Woodhull, Asa Lord Avery and Erasmus D. Avery. It is recorded in the U.S. Geological Survey's Geographic Names Information System as feature 206358. The nearest other listed cemetery is Bill Cemetery, about 0.5 mi to the northwest. The nearest funeral home we know of is Byles-Mac Dougall Funeral Services in Groton, about 0.5 mi away. It is one of 372 cemeteries we list in New London County, and 154 other listed cemeteries lie within 10 miles. The oldest recorded cemetery in New London County dates to 1713. 2 of the 372 listings in New London County have a phone number or website on record.
Notable people buried at Colonel Ledyard Cemetery
Among them: 1 scientist.
- John F. Woodhull1857-1941American chemist and physicist
- Asa Lord Avery1783-1844
- Erasmus D. Avery1808-1893
- Rufus Avery1758-184216 Nov 1758 - 30 Jul 1842
People whose Wikidata entry gives Colonel Ledyard Cemetery as their place of burial, ordered by how many Wikipedia language editions cover them. Names link to Wikipedia where an English article exists. Plot locations are not included; ask the cemetery office.
Map
41.35037, -72.07452
What Colonel Ledyard Cemetery offers
Not available: we have no confirmed information yet about accepting new burials, cremation options, cremation niches, mausoleum, columbarium, chapel, green burial, veterans section, office on site, parking, wheelchair accessible, restrooms. If you work there or know it well, tell us what it offers.
Nearby cemeteries
- Bill CemeteryGroton, CTCemetery0.5 mi
- Bethel Cemetery50 Lestertown Road, Groton, CTJewish cemetery1.4 mi
- Ye Antientist Burial GroundNew London, CTChristian cemetery1.5 mi
- Starr CemeteryConning Towers-Nautilus Park, CTCemetery1.6 mi
- Odd Fellows CemeteryConning Towers-Nautilus Park, CTCemetery1.6 mi
- Smith Lake CemeteryLong Hill, CTCemetery1.7 mi
- Captain Hopley Yeaton Memorial ParkNew London, CTMemorial park1.9 mi
- Toll Gate Cemetery550 Gold Star Highway, Groton, CTCemetery2.0 mi
- Gardiners CemeteryOcean Avenue, New London, CTCemetery2.2 mi
- Wood Cemetery701 Pleasant Valley Road, Groton, CTCemetery2.4 mi
Funeral homes near Colonel Ledyard Cemetery
- Byles-Mac Dougall Funeral Services0.5 miFuneral home · Groton · (860) 442-0343
- Byles Memorial Home1.4 miFuneral home · New London · (860) 442-0343
- Lester Gee Funeral Home1.4 miFuneral home · New London · (860) 442-1188
- Impellitteri-Malia Funeral Home1.6 miFuneral home · New London · (860) 443-3600
- Thomas L Neilan & Sons Funeral Homes1.7 miFuneral home · New London · (860) 443-1871
- Fulton-Theroux Funeral Service1.9 miFuneral home · New London · (860) 443-8355
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Colonel Ledyard Cemetery located?
Colonel Ledyard Cemetery is at 252 Mitchell Street, Groton, CT 06340 in New London County. GPS coordinates: 41.35037, -72.07452.
What are the visiting hours of Colonel Ledyard Cemetery?
The recorded hours are: 24/7. Hours can change on holidays, so confirm with the cemetery.
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