Beulah Church and Cemetery

The historic Beulah Cemetery was established in 1784 and many of Wilkinsburg's early founders are buried here including Col. Dunning McNair (1762-1825) who laid out the grid-style street plan and named the village Wilkinsburgh. (Yes Wilkinsburg had an "h" on the end until 1891).

Another grave is that of James Kelly (1794-1882). Kelly was Wilkinsburg's greatest benefactor, donating much land to schools and churches. Many of Wilkinsburg's founding members are buried here at Beulah Cemetery behind the Beulah Church once known as the Church at Bullock Pens.

Beulah Church is one of the oldest west of the Alleghenies with its origins dating back to pre-revolution times. Built in 1837 from bricks made on the site, the small church now know as the Beulah Chapel once served a pioneer congregation. The church was originally known as the Church at Bullock Pens due to its location which was near cattle pens. The adjoining graveyard is the last resting place for many pioneer settlers, among them more than 30 soldiers who saw service in the Revolutionary War era.

Source: http://www.schaeffersite.com/beulah/cemetery/cemetery.htm

Visit: http://www.schaeffersite.com/beulah/cemetery/cemetery.htm for a historical walking tour of the cemetery.

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