Our history written in stone

Mount Bethel Cemetery

Columbia / Lancaster County / Pennsylvania / Circa 1730

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Events at Mount Bethel

Events coordinated by Friends of Mount Bethel Cemetery, a 501 (c) (3) organization, help to fund the mission and maintenance of Mount Bethel Cemetery. Explore our site to learn more about how you can show your support by participating in these events.

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Mt. Bethel is the oldest burial ground in Columbia and is the final resting place of between ten and eleven thousand of its former citizens, many of them significant persons from the rich history of our Borough.

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Friends of the Cemetery

The support of our friends and community is what keeps us going. Join Friends of the Cemetery today!

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Enjoy the Spring 2022 edition of our annual newsletter.

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Spring 2022 Newsletter

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invested back in cemetery

100% of our support raised goes to preserving history - and leaving a legacy for generations to come.

What visitors say

We are proud to offer a place where families
can connect with their loved ones.

"Very well maintained cemetery, run by very nice volunteers. Worth the stop for anyone who finds history interesting or who may be looking for a place to spend the day outside."

"My parents and my Mother in law are buried at this cemetery. We like to go and visit them all the time. I love the way that they are no rules and it is open to public, the owner is very kind and helpful, thank God my family is resting in peace at this cemetery."

"Beautiful little cottage on the grounds."