Hope Cemetery
Title
Hope Cemetery
Description
Historic Hope Cemetery, located just a few blocks from Knox College, is the location where many of the town and college founders are buried.
Creator
Jonah Rubin
Collection Items
The Civil War Graves at Hope Cemetery
There are a total of 13 Union soldiers graves arranged in a row. These are the graves of Melanthon Wall, John Gordon, John Ingram, James Richardson, Nels Swanson, Willam H. Flower, Rufus H. Moore, Dwight H. Dennis, John Rich, and finally 4 unknown…
The Grave of Susan Richardson
Granite headstone for Susan Richardson (née Neil). The inscription reads "Susan Richardson, 1810-1904. Freedom Seeker, Notable Early Citizen."
George Washington Gale
This image depicts George Washington Gale's Grave at Hope Cemetery.
The image consists of a large tombstone that reads, Rev. G.W.Gale, DIED Sep. 13 1861, Age. 72 Years.
The grave is surrounded by several other, smaller graves and trees…
The image consists of a large tombstone that reads, Rev. G.W.Gale, DIED Sep. 13 1861, Age. 72 Years.
The grave is surrounded by several other, smaller graves and trees…
George Williams Headstone
Granite headstone for George Williams. The inscription reads "Corp. George William-Co. H-54 Mass. Inf." Birth and Death date is unknown.
The Gravesite of Susan Richardson
Granite headstone for Susan Richardson, the engravement reads, "Susan Richardson - 1810 -1904 - Freedom Seeker - Notable Early Citizen"
George Williams Memorial Cenotaph and Grave Site
The cenotaph and gravesite of Civil War Veteran, George Williams
Rev. Hiram Huntington Kellogg Grave Site
The grave site and family plot of Reverend Hiram Huntington Kellogg. Inscription reads "Rev. Hiram H. Kellogg, First President of Knox College, Born 1803, Died 1881, 'They that turn many to righteousness shall shine as the stars.' Daniel 12:3."