Cemeteries in Staunton, Indiana

Private Cemeteries in Staunton, Indiana often have specific restrictions, such as religious affiliation or family connections. Military Cemeteries in Staunton, Indiana are primarily for veterans and individuals who have served in the armed forces, and in some cases, their family members. Public Cemeteries in Staunton, Indiana are open to the general public without any particular restrictions.

We offer detailed information for cemeteries in Staunton, Indiana , including the names of deceased individuals, their birth and death dates, data about relatives, and cemetery locations. Additionally, you can obtain historical records and conduct searches for ancestors interred in Staunton, Indiana .

Our database contains records of burials from 3 cemeteries.

The Vincennes City Cemetery is made up of three sections of land named “Greenlawn,” “Fairview,” and “Memorial Park.” Greenlawn, dating all the way back to 1788, is recognized as being the oldest public cemetery in the state of Indiana.

Because there are about 20,000 cemeteries and burial grounds in Indiana, it is not possible at this time to document each grave marker, inscription, and name.

Staunton was started in 1851 as a railroad town. It was originally named Highland because it was the highest point on the railroad line between Terre Haute and Brazil. Yet like many early towns, the name had to be changed because there was already a town named Highland.