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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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LARIMER TOWNSHIP

KNEPP CEMETERY 1

TOPO# 6

LOCATION/ADDRESS: George and Mary Reeder, 345 Shirleys Hollow Rd, Meyersdale, PA

DIRECTIONS: From crossroads in Pocohontas, S on Greenville Rd for 2.0 mi, left onto McKenzie Hollow Rd for approximately 2.5 mi, turn right onto Shirleys Hollow Rd, go approximately 1.0 mi to 2nd farm lane on right at 345 Shirleys Hollow Rd. Go through two gates and cross the Rails to Trails path, go approximately 1/4 mi to farm buildings, take field road to right of barn for approximately 200 yds. Cemetery lies in middle of field surrounded by trees. 14 graves.

INFO SOURCE: Somerset Planning Commission

WPA - AKA: Christian Shockey

LATITUDE: 39 44 47N
LONGITUDE: 78 54 20W

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: One large unusual tombstone. Civil War veterans.

Civil Ware veteran gravestone, Knepp Cemetery

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