Woodside Cemetery

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Dennis Village Cemetery, also known as the Common Burying Ground and East Yarmouth Churchyard, is a historic cemetery at Massachusetts Route 6A and Old Bass River Road in the center of Dennis, Massachusetts. The oldest portion, a 2acre parcel, has grave markers dating to 1728, and may contain even older burials. It was established when Dennis was still part of neighboring Yarmouth. Among its notable burials are those of Rev. Josiah Dennis, the namesake of the town, and his wife.The cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.

"Woodside Cemetery is a non-profit privately operated cemetery in Yarmouth Port, MA. The earliest burials date back to the late 1700's.The Cemetery was created by a merger of a small village cemetery and earlier family plots. It was officially established in 1855 by a committee of trustees who purchased an additional tract of land to enlarge the newly merged burial ground. The cemetery continues to be managed by local community members as an alternative to municipal cemeteries.There are no residency or other requirements for the purchase of lots at Woodside Cemetery and we welcome anyone interested in a beautiful and historic final resting place for themselves or a loved one."