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Est. 1873

 

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Headstones along the river at the Parsons Cemetery
Large headstone with a cross on top at the Parsons Cemetery

About Us

Parsons Cemetery is today both operational and historic. It is an urban green space, an outdoor museum, and in the words of architectural historian, Keith Eggener, urban cemeteries “are where life meets death, nature meets city, and present meets past.”

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Parsons Cemetery covers 18 acres and is divided into several sections. Take a tour of our cemetery and learn what Parsons has to offer today.

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Brewington Headstone with a large statue on top
Historical Headstones at the Parsons Cemetery

Preserving History

In addition to being an active cemetery, Parsons Cemetery is also a historic site. Many of Salisbury’s early leaders are interred in Parsons Cemetery. The Parsons Cemetery Committee works hard to provide historic information for our patrons and we offer a variety of self-guided tours.

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Wreaths across America at Parsons Cemetery

Working with Our Community

Parsons Cemetery takes great pride in working with the local community. Each December we host Wreaths Across America where we honor the 1,300+ veterans interred in Parsons. We also work with local organizations like Salisbury University, 4-H, and the Boy Scouts to keep the cemetery clean and the older markers maintained.

Parsons is grateful for the number of hours volunteered by the members of our local community.

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Upcoming Events @Parsons-Cemetery

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Blessing of the Animals

Blessing of the Animals

Oct 8, 2:00pm - Oct 8, 3:00pm

Parsons Cemetery912 N Division StSalisbury, MD21801 Map

In honor of the Feast of Saint Francis, patron saint of animals, we will be holding our annual Blessing of the Animals at the Delmarva Pet Garden located in Parsons Cemetery. We invite you and your pets to join us for this special event. The event is rain or shine and open to all.

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Wreaths Across America at Parsons Cemetery

Wreaths Across America at Parsons Cemetery

Dec 16, 9:00am - Dec 16, 11:00am

Parsons Cemetery Salisbury, MD

Parsons Cemetery will participate in this national event to honor the nearly 1400 veterans buried at our cemetery. Gates open at 9:00. Parade starts at 9:30. Ceremony at 10:00 followed by placement of wreaths

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Another beautiful morning near the anonymously gifted Delmarva Pet Cremation Garden where the early spring flowers are now in summer bloom. And right by is a flowering magnolia ❤️ ... See MoreSee Less

Another beautiful morning near the anonymously gifted Delmarva Pet Cremation Garden where the early spring flowers are now in summer bloom. And right by is a flowering magnolia ❤️Image attachmentImage attachment

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Nice to see it so well maintained!

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Thank you to Carol and Darryl Smith for decorating the base of our newly renovated flagpole. Check out our earlier post about it’s history ... See MoreSee Less

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Memorial Day. On June 1, 1943 low-flying Navy planes flew over Parsons Cemetery dropping flowers on those attending the Memorial Day Event. At that time the entrance to the Cemetery was on New York Avenue and the old flagpole still stands at that now unused entrance. The pole has been restored and today it is flying the American Flag and POW/MIA Flag. We thank David Lowe, Al Beattie, Terrell’s Schoolfield, Buddy Insley, and Hank Uskiton for their hands on generosity. They took it down in one piece, removed and returned it one piece, and placed it back into the same hole they took it out of. They made it completely functional with rigging and solar lighting. This pole is located by the office. And it will eventually include a kiosk telling its story as part of a walking tou ... See MoreSee Less

Memorial Day.  On June 1, 1943 low-flying Navy planes flew over Parsons Cemetery dropping flowers on those attending the Memorial Day Event.  At that time the entrance to the Cemetery was on New York Avenue and the old flagpole still stands at that now unused entrance.  The pole has been restored and today it is flying the American Flag and POW/MIA Flag.  We thank David Lowe, Al Beattie, Terrell’s Schoolfield, Buddy Insley, and Hank Uskiton for their hands on generosity. They took it down in one piece, removed and returned it one piece, and placed it back into the same hole they took it out of.  They made it completely functional with rigging and solar lighting. This pole is located by the office.  And it will eventually include a kiosk telling its story as part of a walking touImage attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment
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Thank you to the American Legion Post 64 their members and volunteers honoring all who served with an American Flag. It was an absolutely beautiful morning for such an honor. One on-site visitor Ellen,
from Perdue, joined up with Legionnaire David, after she attended her husband’s gravesite. So very nice😊
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Thank you to the American Legion Post 64 their members and volunteers honoring all who served with an American Flag. It was an absolutely beautiful morning for such an honor.  One on-site  visitor  Ellen, 
from Perdue, joined up with Legionnaire David, after she attended her husband’s gravesite.  So very nice😊Image attachmentImage attachment
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