At one time there was a small frame Roman Catholic church on this property. There are two stone gate posts at the entrance, and a large white stone cross in the centre of the cemetery. The property was deeded to the Catholic Church in 1835.
Lot 10, Concession 4 of the former Thorah Township. Drive north from Highway 401 on Highway 12 to the juction of Highway 48. Continue north on Highway 12 to Durham Road 15 (Concession 5 of Thorah). The cemetery is on the south east corner, with the entrance on Durham Road 15.
GPS N44.25.530 W079.07.267
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An on-line index is available for those titles which are underlined.
Cemetery Name |
ISBN |
Price |
St. Joseph's R. C. Cemetery |
978-1-55114-281-4 |
1.80 |