Bruce K.
9/15/2023
This is a quick visit and there is limited parking but it's worth it to stop to see the first crematory in the United States. Dr. Francis Julius LeMoyne suggested that cremation was the...
Lemoyne Crematory
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Washington, PA 15301
The LeMoyne Crematory, located in South Strabane Twp, PA, holds the distinction of being the first crematory in the United States. Built in 1876 by Francis Julius LeMoyne, it was situated on Gallow's Hill in North Franklin Township near Washington, Pennsylvania.
With a historical significance recognized by the National Register of Historic Places and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, the LeMoyne Crematory played a pivotal role in advocating for the sanitary disposal of bodies through cremation to prevent water contamination. Today, visitors can explore this landmark and learn about its unique place in American history.
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David B.
11/6/2018
What's it like to be first? This is the first crematory in the United States. Francis Julius Lemoyne was a medical doctor, philanthropist, and a prominent abolitionist. His public health...
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