About Midgette Family Cemetery
Midgette Family Cemetery is a family cemetery near Wanchese, Dare County, North Carolina. It lies about 21 mi northwest of Wanchese. It was established in 1860. It carries a heritage listing (NRHP 09000847). The nearest other listed cemetery is Salvo Community Cemetery, about 2.5 mi to the south. It is one of 68 cemeteries we list in Dare County, and 1 other listed cemetery lies within 10 miles. It is the oldest recorded cemetery in Dare County. 1 of the 68 listings in Dare County have a phone number or website on record.
Graves from the 1860s to mid 20th century. There are twelve graves with large markers, including that of Rasmus Midgett, his wife, his parents, and some of his children. There are depressions suggesting more graves.
This record has no mailing address, so it is listed under the nearest town, Wanchese. The pin on the map shows the recorded location.
Map
35.56995, -75.46882
What Midgette Family 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Midgette Family 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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