Description

CEM 136-Rev_mt_zion_cemetery

Other Known Names: Echlin’s Church Cemetery, Zion Chapel Cemetery

Street Address:        244 Copetown Road

Location: Lot 31, Concession 1, Beverly Township

Type of Cemetery: Religious (Methodist), Municipal

Responsible Agency: City of Hamilton

Status for Burials: Open for burials          Plot Plan: Exist

Size:         Medium, 600 monuments

Fencing: Chain Link, Hedgerow with open sections Monument Types:        Flat, upright and columns Monuments of: Marble, granite

The cemetery is located on Highway 52 at the corner of Concession 2 West. There are entrances off both roads.

Date of Opening: 1861

History:

In 1860, the Episcopal Methodists purchased an acre of land from Samuel Wood for$100. On this property, a one room church was built, known at various times as Echlin’s Church, Zion Chapel and Mount Zion. At the time of purchase a parcel of land was set aside for a burial ground, the first interment for Samuel Wood occurring in 1861. With only a small congregation, the church ceased providing weekly church services in 1889, and in 1920 ownership of the cemetery was transferred to the custody of Beverly Township. The original cemetery property was expanded with additional purchases of land in 1935 and 1964.

It is currently under the care of the “New” City of Hamilton. It is an active cemetery and is kept in excellent condition.