Salem God's Acre Cemetery

Beautiful Cemetery

Beautiful old cemetery. So interesting to see gravestones all laid flat. Such a peaceful resting place.

beautiful place

This is a solemn place that is a mix of natural beauty and history. There are several entrances up and down the surrounding streets. Some of the trees are humungous and must be very old. We walked sev...

Beautiful site for tourists

This area, known as God’s Acre, houses the deceased remains of local Moravians based upon gender, marital status, and age. People are buried chronologically, regardless of wealth or status. Children a...

Strange Burial Customs

Men were buried in one section and women in another. I thought it was strange not to be buried with your family. It is a very peaceful place.

Good Walking Area in Cemetery

Very solemn walking location located next to Olde Salem. We have walked thru numerous times and always find it interesting.