Chester Rural Cemetery
Chester Rural Cemetery is a cemetery in Chester, United States. It was established in 1863. Wikidata records 11 notable interments here, including William Cameron Sproul, Edward Fitzgerald Beale, Paulene Myers.
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At a glance
| Location | 🇺🇸 Chester, United States |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 39.86030, -75.36810 (source: Wikidata) |
| Established | 1863 |
| Era | 1800s |
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Opening hours
- Monday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Source: Google Places. Last checked 2026-07-23. Hours can change, confirm with the cemetery before visiting.
Notable interments
11 notable figures are documented here in Wikidata, each with a Wikipedia article and recorded burial place.
Of Chester Rural Cemetery's 11 documented notable interments, recorded occupations include politician (45%), lawyer (18%).
- William Cameron Sproul (1870–1928), governor, politician
- Edward Fitzgerald Beale (1822–1893), explorer, diplomat, military officer
- Paulene Myers (1913–1996), film actor, television actor, stage actor
- Samuel Edwards (1785–1850), politician, lawyer
- William Ward (1837–1895), politician, lawyer
- James W. Reese (1920–1943), military personnel
- Young Singleton Walter (1811–1883), editor, politician
- Alfred O. Deshong (1837–1913), philanthropist, art collector, banker
- John J. McClure (1886–1965), politician
- Q63333312 (1880–1957), dancer
- Jonathan Edwards Woodbridge (1844–1935), marine architect
Common questions
Where is Chester Rural Cemetery?
Chester Rural Cemetery is in Chester, United States, at coordinates 39.8603, -75.3681.
When was Chester Rural Cemetery established?
Chester Rural Cemetery was established in 1863, according to Wikidata.
Who is buried at Chester Rural Cemetery?
Wikidata documents 11 notable interments at Chester Rural Cemetery, including William Cameron Sproul, Edward Fitzgerald Beale, Paulene Myers, Samuel Edwards, William Ward.
Records and sources
- Wikidata: Q5093704 (CC0, the source for the facts on this page)
- Wikipedia article
- Burial records on Find a Grave (external, not affiliated)
- OpenStreetMap relation/7998639
Related terms
- Notable intermentInterment
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Resting Places. "Chester Rural Cemetery, Chester, United States." restingplaces.site. Wikidata source record: Q5093704. https://restingplaces.site/cemeteries/chester-rural-cemetery/
BibTeX
@misc{restingplaces-chester-rural-cemetery,
title = {Chester Rural Cemetery, Chester, United States},
author = {{Resting Places}},
howpublished = {\url{https://restingplaces.site/cemeteries/chester-rural-cemetery/}},
note = {Source record: Wikidata Q5093704}
}