Four Historical Quonnie Cemeteries
All are invited to this Quonochontaug Historical Society Summer Event
When: Wednesday, July 24 at 7 pm
Where: The Quonnie Grange, 5662 Post Rd, (Rt. 1) between East and West Beach Roads, next to Dunn’s Corners Fire Station (location map of the Quonnie Grange at bottom of post)
What: Hear a Rhode Island cemetery expert speak about four cemeteries of Quonnie and show pictures and drone footage of these fascinating landmarks. Three of the cemeteries date from the 1700s.
Who: Presentation by Larry Hunter
Check the Quonochontaug Historical Society website for more summer presentations.
Banner image of a Quonnie cemetery courtesy of the Quonochontaug Historical Society.
Location map of the Quonnie Grange (5662 Post Rd, (Rt. 1) between East and West Beach Roads) below:
July 23, 2024 @ 11:21 am
There is a historical cemetery #52 on North Niantic Drive. A year ago, three women undertook the humongus task of clearing the brush, tangled vines, poison ivy, etc. With the help of a couple of men with chainsaws, we were able to clear. With the help of the DPW, all the brush was removed. Then we raked the ground and Larham donated 40 yards of wood chips, that needed to be spread. A bench was added as well has some solar lights and a wind chime. This spring we began to plant perenials. The result is a lovely open space to reflect on the past. We are always looking for-more perennials to continue beautify this once forgotten cemetery.
Rene Kenyon