Yantic Cemetery

Oct 2022

Well maintained by Norwich Public Works the cemetery is virually a 'who's who' of Norwich citizens during the 1800's. If you were a merchant, politician, public service official, physician right down to the average joe this was usually the place you were laid to rest.At one time the circle at the far right of the map contained a large fountain. The entire cemetery had large oak and maple trees throughout and was designed as a typical Victorian era park. Sadly the fountain is long gone and the 1938 hurricane ravaged the trees to the point the city removed them.Great place to take a stroll and if you're a tombstone tourist it's rich with terrific stonework and statuary

Oct 2022

Well maintained by Norwich Public Works the cemetery is virually a 'who's who' of Norwich citizens during the 1800's. If you were a merchant, politician, public service official, physician right down to the average joe this was usually the place you were laid to rest.At one time the circle at the far right of the map contained a large fountain. The entire cemetery had large oak and maple trees throughout and was designed as a typical Victorian era park. Sadly the fountain is long gone and the 1938 hurricane ravaged the trees to the point the city removed them.Great place to take a stroll and if you're a tombstone tourist it's rich with terrific stonework and statuary

May 2022

This cemetery is right next to William Backus Hospital. I had passed it couple times and was curious. So after work one day I drove in and parked my car to check it out. I saw people walking their dogs and couples with babies enjoying the beautiful day so I decided to walk the whole thing. So much history on the tomb stones! Even the Spanish Civil War is featured prominently. There's an unusual auditorium section closest to the hospital where the tomb stones are in three different layers leading down to a low ditch. Wonder what that means. I went back a few times since it was such a peaceful and historical experience. There's actually an open gate between the emergency...read full review