St. Stephen Rural Cemetery (Civil War Burial Sites)
Keywords: Cemetery

Description: Granite Civil War stone. While not in Maine, three people with American significance are buried here. U.S. General Caldwell served as one of eight Generals Guard of Honor to escort President Abraham Lincoln's body from Washington D.C. to his last resting place. Caldwell is buried in the Murchie Lot. Not far from the General's Grave is buried Harold H. Murchie 1888-1953, Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court of Maine 1949-1953, Granite Stone Monument. Also not far from the above graves is the grave of Horatio N. Young, a "Medal of Honor" recipient from the Civil War. On April 16, 1864, he was awarded the Medal of Honor " for courageous action while under severe enemy fire." A bronze Medal of Honor plaque is set in cement, in the Veterans lot by a large stone cross.
Location: Union Street, going towards Mayfield, first right after St. Stephen Drive (Truck Route). St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada
Open to the Public?: Yes
Dates Open: Open Year Round, foot traffic only in winter, cars allowed May - October
Hours Open: Normal Daylight Hours
Items for Sale: None

Responsible Organization: Town of St. Stephen34 Milltown Blvd., St. Stephen, N.B. Canada, ME E3L 1G3; Phone: 506-466-7000; Fax: 506-466-7001

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