Mission
To record, preserve, maintain, and protect the historic cemeteries of Jacksonville, as well as increase public appreciation and awareness of the historical and cultural value cemeteries provide communities.
PODCASTS
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Old City Cemetery
Interactive Map
Times-Union Articles
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News Casts
Dedicated to restoring beauty and pride to Jacksonville's
historic cemeteries through preservation and education.
2008 Lecture Series a Success!
Thank you to Shorty Robbins, Shannon Palmer, Sarah Miller, and James Davidson for presenting such fascinating lectures.
Thank you to the Florida Public Archaeology Network for co-sponsoring this event.
Silent Night
In case you didn't know, the man who translated the song "Silent Night" from German to English is buried in Old City Cemetery. Do you know he is?
Scroll down to see if you're right.
Please note a correction in the First Coast News cast of the Wreath-laying ceremony on Monday, December 22, 2008.
CRPTjax did not restore the Bishop Young's gravesite. CRPTjax assisted the Diocese of Jacksonville by filing the appropriate permits and paperwork.
Happy Holidays
Thanks for all the support this year!
The answer is Bishop John Freeman Young.