Parsons Cemetery Walking Tours

Parsons Cemetery is pleased to offer patrons a number of unique walking tours that feature different aspects of Parsons Cemetery. These tours, originally designed by Carol Smith, are currently undergoing revision. Please check back in the summer for more tours. The tours are designed to be download to a standard-sized cell phone and viewed in the landscape position. Detailed maps and tour directions are embedded in the tours.

Parsons Cemetery’s Historic Walking Tour Part One (1873-1914) – This tour provides a general overview of Parsons Cemetery’s early history (1873-1914). It focuses on Section OP (Old Part) and includes information about some of the more notable persons interred within. (1/2 mile total walking distance; it should take approximately 1 hour to complete)

Parsons Cemetery’s Historic Walking Tour Part Two (1914-2022) – This tour provides a general overview of Parsons Cemetery’s later history (1914-2022). It focuses primarily on the western half of Parsons and includes information about some of the more notable persons interred within. *It is recommended that you complete Historic Tour 1 before starting Historic Tour 2. (1/2 mile total walking distance; it should take approximately 1 hour to complete)

19th Century Veterans Walking Tour: War of 1812 up to WWI – coming Spring 2024

20th Century Veterans Walking Tour: WWI to present – coming Spring 2024

Fauna and Flora Walking Tour – coming Summer 2024

Historic Markers Walking Tour – coming Summer 2024

Community Leaders Walking Tour – coming Fall 2024

Histories’ Mysteries Walking Tour – coming Fall 2024