Fernhill Cemetery, Saint John
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Facts and practical information
Fernhill Cemetery, known as the Rural Cemetery when it opened in 1848, is located at 200 Westmorland Road in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. Renamed Fernhill in 1899, the 125 acre cemetery has a special section for veterans of both World War I and World War II and is the burial site of one of only a few Canadians to ever receive the United States' highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor. ()
Established: 1848 (176 years ago)Graves: 37 thous.Coordinates: 45°17'50"N, 66°2'4"W
Day trips
Fernhill Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Saint John Harbour, Saint John—Rothesay, Portland-Simonds, East Saint John Shopping District.