Friends of Mount Moriah Cemetery, P.O. Box 5321, Philadelphia, PA 19142
info@fommci.org
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Notable Burials
Updated on October 31, 2018
It’s estimated that more than 80,000 individuals are buried at Mount Moriah. In addition to the many veterans buried here, there are 1,000’s of individuals who are notable in their own right—from mayors and baseball players to entertainers and journalists.
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Volunteer
Updated on October 31, 2018
The Friends of Mount Moriah Cemetery host clean-up events throughout the year. All are welcome to attend!
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Historic Mount Moriah
Updated on October 31, 2018
Mount Moriah Cemetery is an historic burial ground incorporated by an Act of the State Legislature in 1855, one of several rural cemeteries developed in Philadelphia between 1845 and 1860. Philadelphia and Yeadon share equal shares of the cemetery, which spans Cobbs Creek.
Coronavirus Update
Due to COVID-19, the gates are closed and the cemetery grounds are not open to the public until further notice.
Philadelphia was an important hub for the transportation of supplies and troops from the East Coast to the front lines during the Civil War. In addition to arsenals, supply depots and navy yards, Philadelphia also had numerous military… Read More
