Description: The Shreiner-Concord Cemetery Foundation is embarking on a new phase of long-term improvements to this historic site in our community. Your interest and support will be greatly appreciated.....
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Shreiner-Concord Cemetery in Lancaster, Pennsylvania holds many characteristics of a public park. It was originally laid out in 1836 on two adjacent City building lots and was developed as a cemetery open to the public. During this period, burial grounds mostly were privately owned by individual families or were affiliated with private institutions or on church properties. This property was established as Concord Cemetery by Martin Shreiner Sr., (1769-1866) clockmaker and a fire engine maker. There are more
Through the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom , Shreiner-Concord Cemetery was recognized in 2006 by the National Park Service of the US Department of the Interior as site associated with the Underground Railroad, based on the presence of Stevens' grave and memorial, as well as the Congressman's anti-slavery and Underground Railroad activities during his lifetime.
In 2010, Shreiner-Concord Cemetery was recognized as an authentic site by Lancaster County Heritage , a program of the Planning Commission of the County of Lancaster.