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St. Joseph's R. C. Cemetery

Description

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.

Directions to Cemetery

Lot 10, Concession 4 of the former Thorah Township. Exit Hwy 401 at Brock Street (Hwy 12). Drive north through Whitby and through several other villages, to the junction 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 44.42545, -79.12117
(DMS N44.25.530 W079.07.267)

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Cemetery Name
ISBN
St. Joseph's R. C. Cemetery
978-1-55114-281-4