Somerset County PA Archives - Cemeteries of Somerset County - Simpson Burial Ground
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JENNER TOWNSHIP

SIMPSON BURIAL GROUND

TOPO# 12

ADDRESS/LOCATION: Ash heirs, Boswell, PA

DIRECTIONS: At intersection of Rt 985 and Acosta Rd, take Acosta Rd E for 
1.2 mi; at “Y” with Twin Hills Rd, bear left remaining on Acosta Rd for 0.3 
mi. Pull left into field and follow up hill along orchard to top. Park. Cemetery 
to right along edge of field in woods approximately 225 yds. Cemetery has wooden 
fence. 12-15 graves.

INFO SOURCE: Somerset Planning Commission

WPA - AKA: Charles Ash

LATITUDE: 40 06 53N
LONGITUDE: 79 03 33W

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Samuel Simpson buried here, a Civil War surgeon, with 
engraved stone. Very historical. Other veterans. Michael Shaffer buried here 
as well as Jacob Simpson and wife. Cemetery also had a bell which is on the 
old Henry Ash farm in yard beside house. Needs care.

PHOTOS: 6