The South Park Street Cemetery was one of the earliest non-church cemeteries in the world, and probably the largest Christian cemetery outside Europe and America in the 19th century. Opened in 1767 on what was previously a marshy area, the cemetery was in use until about 1830 and is now a heritage site, protected by the Archaeological Survey of India. Notable Tombs: Elizabeth Barwell (Died 1779) Lieutenant-General Sir John Clavering (c.1722-1777), Army officer Sir William Jones (1746–1794), Indologist, founder of the Asiatic Society Lieut. Col. Colin Mackenzie (1754–1821), Surveyor General of India Major-General Charles Stuart (1758–1828), Army officer and Indophile popularly known as Hindoo Stuart
Posted on: Thu, 04 Sep 2014 06:53:04 +0000
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