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Researchers are reminded to be respectful before entering a cemetery that lies on private land.  Always ask permission from the owner before entering their property.

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SOMERSET TOWNSHIP

BAER CEMETERY

Land owner not receptive to visitors

TOPO# 17

LOCATION/ADDRESS: Baer Cemetery Association, Harvey Baer, Owner, Phillips Farms

DIRECTIONS: From Somerset go N on Rt 281, turn left on Sechler Rd, and make immediate right on Geiger Rd. Go 3.0 mi, turn left onto Critchfield Rd, go 0.1 mi, turn right into field lane and park. Gate in front of lane to cemetery, which is on top of hill approximately 120 yds with three pine trees and is fenced in. Approximately 50 graves.

INFO SOURCE: Somerset Planning Commission

WPA - AKA: Fred Baer

LATITUDE: 40 04 14N
LONGITUDE: 79 01 39W

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Land owner not receptive to visitors. Active cemetery.

Baer Cemetery gravestones

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