Washington Cemetery in Washington, Pennsylvania
About Washington Cemetery
Washington Cemetery is a cemetery in Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania. The grounds sit at about 1,250 feet above sea level. Wikidata records 29 notable people buried here, including Thomas McKean Thompson McKennan, Henry Wilson Temple and Thomas Scott. It is recorded in the U.S. Geological Survey's Geographic Names Information System as feature 1190621. The nearest other listed cemetery is Immaculate Conception Cemetery, about 2.0 mi to the north. The nearest funeral home we know of is Journey Of Life Funeral Home, Inc. in Washington, about 1.6 mi away. It is one of 92 cemeteries we list in Washington County, and 26 other listed cemeteries lie within 10 miles. 4 of the 92 listings in Washington County have a phone number or website on record.
Notable people buried at Washington Cemetery
Among them: 11 US representatives, 4 football players, 3 writers, 1 artist, 1 business leader, 1 Medal of Honor recipient, 1 scientist.
- Thomas McKean Thompson McKennan1794-1852American politician
- Henry Wilson Temple1864-1955American politician
- Thomas Scott1739-1796American lawyer and politician
- Ernest F. Acheson1855-1917American politician
- John Hoge1760-1824American politician
- William Hoge1762-1814American politician of Pennsylvania
- John Hoge Ewing1796-1887American politician
- John V. Le Moyne1828-1918American politician
- William Montgomery1818-1870American politician from Pennsylvania
- William S. Moore1822-1877American politician from Pennsylvania
- David C. Morrow1882-1953American football coach
- Hugh P. Boon1830-1908Medal of Honor recipient
Show all 29 notable burials
- Joseph Yablonski1910-1969American labor leader
- Samuel McCormick1858-1928American educator (1858-1928); ninth Chancellor (1904-1921) of the University of Pittsburgh
- Bill Amos1898-1987American football player and coach
- George Morgan1733-1810American merchant and representative to Native Americans
- James D. Moffat1846-1916President of Washington & Jefferson College
- James T. Kirk1826-1886Union Army officer
- John Witherspoon Scott1800-1892American academic
- Robert Rentoul Reed1807-1864American politician
- William Curtis Farabee1865-1925American scientist
- Alfred Creigh1810-1889American author
- L. F. Kirchner1865-1951American football player
- Ulysses Grant-Smith1870-1959American diplomat
- William B. Seaman1875-1910American-football player
- Boyd Crumrine1838-1916American lawyer and writer
- Florence M. Teagarden1887-1975American psychologist
- James Snodgrass Simonton1829-1921American university teacher and botanical collector
- William M. Stevenson1855-1914American librarian
People whose Wikidata entry gives Washington 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
40.15701, -80.25422
What Washington 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
- Immaculate Conception CemeteryWashington, PACatholic cemetery2.0 mi
- Beth Israel CemeteryWashington, PAJewish cemetery2.2 mi
- Holy Trinity Polish National Catholic Church CemeteryWolfdale, PACatholic cemetery2.2 mi
- The Old Immaculate Conception CemeteryWashington, PACemetery2.7 mi
- Knox CemeteryWolfdale, PACemetery4.3 mi
- South Buffalo CemeteryWashington, PACemetery6.3 mi
- Peaceful Pastures Pet CemeteryHouston, PAPet cemetery6.4 mi
- Emmanuel United Presbyterian CemeteryWashington, PAPresbyterian cemetery6.5 mi
- Lone Pine CemeteryWashington, PACemetery7.0 mi
- Saint Johns CemeteryHouston, PACemetery7.0 mi
Funeral homes near Washington Cemetery
- Kurtz Monument Co1.1 miMonument dealer · Washington · (724) 225-3940
- Journey Of Life Funeral Home, Inc.1.6 miFuneral home · Washington · (724) 228-2384
- William G Neal Funeral Homes1.7 miFuneral home · Washington · (724) 225-8122
- Warco-Falvo Funeral Home Inc1.8 miFuneral home · Washington · (724) 225-1500
- Daniel A. Davenport Funeral & Cremation Services, Llc.1.8 miCremation provider · Washington · (724) 222-2815
- Piatt and Barnhill Funeral Directors1.8 miFuneral home · Washington · (724) 225-3100
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Washington Cemetery located?
Washington Cemetery is at 498 Park Avenue, Washington, PA 15301 in Washington County. GPS coordinates: 40.15701, -80.25422.
Related guides
- How Are Cemetery Plots Organized?Sections, lots, rows and graves explained, plus how to read a cemetery map and a plot deed.
- How Deep Is a Grave?Where "six feet under" comes from, typical depths today, and what state rules actually require.
- What Happens When a Cemetery Is Full?Closed and inactive cemeteries, who maintains them, and what it means for families with existing plots.
- What Does a Headstone Cost?Flat markers, upright headstones and monuments, materials, engraving, installation fees and the cemetery's foundation charge.