17 June 2012
East Cemetery, Morris, CT
Location: From Litchfield going south to Morris on Rt 63/ Litchfield Rd., make a right on Rt 119/ East St. The cemetery is on the right. There are two driveways for it. Next to it, farther west, is the Jewish cemetery.
Google Maps Visuals: roadside view satellite view
Type of Site: Town cemetery, still in use
Condition: Nicely kept with a couple stones needing repair.
History and Notable Features: Several late 1700s stones -- some are very crude, lacking the traditional headstone shape, and thus have a great deal of character.
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