Historic Sites of Manitoba: Old Emerson Cemetery (Emerson, Municipality of Emerson-Franklin)

An old Anglican cemetery near Emerson in the Municipality of Emerson-Franklin contains over 20 stone monuments, some from as early as the 1870s. The cemetery was abandoned in 1900 in favour of the present Emerson Cemetery to the west, and this cemetery became overgrown by vegetation. Through the efforts of local citizens, it has been cleaned up and all monuments are now clearly visible.

To reach the site, follow the Trans-Canada Trail straight east from the newer cemetery. Blue directional arrows mark the way along a grass trail about a half-mile in length, accessible only to pedestrians, not vehicles.

Entrance to the old cemetery (June 2020) Source: Rose Kuzina Grave marker in the old cemetery (2010) Source: Wayne Arseny Grave marker in the old cemetery (2010) Source: Wayne Arseny Grave marker in the old cemetery (2010) Source: Wayne Arseny Grave markers in the old cemetery (June 2020) Source: Rose Kuzina Grave markers in the old cemetery (June 2020) Source: Rose Kuzina Site Coordinates (lat/long): N49.00626, W97.18970 denoted by symbol on the map above

See also:

Historic Sites of Manitoba: Emerson Cemetery (Emerson, Municipality of Emerson-Franklin)

Historic Sites of Manitoba: St. Luke’s Anglican Church (Church Street, Emerson, Municipality of Emerson-Franklin)

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We thank Wayne Arseny and Rose Kuzina for providing information used here.

This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.

Page revised: 17 March 2023

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