Josiah Parker Family Cemetery

Col. Josiah Parker Family Cemetery is a historic family cemetery located near Smithfield, Isle of Wight County, Virginia. It is the burial site of American Revolutionary War Colonel, naval officer, and Congressman Josiah Parker (1751-1810). Its location was rediscovered in 2001. The family believes a total of 30 persons are buried at the site.[3]

Col. Josiah Parker Family Cemetery
Old Macklesfield Road, a private drive leading to the cemetery, in April 2017
Josiah Parker Family Cemetery is located in Virginia
Josiah Parker Family Cemetery
Josiah Parker Family Cemetery is located in the United States
Josiah Parker Family Cemetery
LocationApprox. 50 yds from jct. of Old Macklesfield Rd. and Macklesfield Ct., near Smithfield, Virginia
Coordinates36°58′33″N 76°32′10″W
Area0.3 acres (0.12 ha)
Built1810 (1810)
Architectural styleFamily Cemetery
NRHP reference No.04000381[1]
VLR No.046-5049
Significant dates
Added to NRHPApril 27, 2004
Designated VLRDecember 4, 2002[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.[1]

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