LeMoyne Crematory
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The LeMoyne Crematory was the first crematory in the United States.[3] Francis Julius LeMoyne had it built in 1876 on his own land, perched atop a location known locally as Gallow's Hill in North Franklin Township near Washington, Pennsylvania. The first cremation took place on December 6, 1876. LeMoyne believed that cremation was a more sanitary way to dispose of bodies, preventing the contamination of drinking water.[4] After 41 more cremations there (with LeMoyne being the third, in 1879), the crematory was closed in 1901. LeMoyne's remains are buried there.[2]
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LeMoyne Crematory | |
Location | Jct. of Redstone Rd. and Elm St., NW corner, North Franklin Township, Washington, Pennsylvania |
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Coordinates | 40°9′38″N 80°14′16″W |
Area | less than one acre |
Built | 1876 |
Architect | Dye, John |
NRHP reference No. | 96000078[1] |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | February 16, 1996 |
Designated PHMC | August 01, 1953[2] |
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It is a brick 20 x 30 one-story building.[4]