56 - HENDERSON

AKA:
Township: Huston Township
Number of Stones: 50
Dates of Activity: 1790-1850
Tax Map #: 11-5-77

Caretaker:

References:
Centre County Library Reference: Spangler Book 63, pgs. 62-75.
CCGS Project Status: not published yet.

Land Owner: None listed

Directions: From State College-- Route 322 West to Route 220 intersection.Take Route 220 North 1.2 miles to Steele Hollow Road. At 1.4 miles bear rightonto Maurer Lane. Henderson Road is to the right off Maurer Lane. At the end of Henderson Road, the cemetery is to the left. From Bellefonte-- Go to Milesburg,take Route 220 South. From Unionville, 7.5 miles to Steele Hollow Road.

Overall Condition: Poor

Notes:

Historical Status: An improtant historical yard. Though few of the oldest stones have any lettering visible it is clear that most were handcarved and probably eroded away.

Preservation Recommendation: This is a site which requires some further regular maintenance. It does appear that someone is presently mowing the site, however many stones have fallen and other are on the verge of breaking at the ground. Site should undergo a day of careful restoration of the stones which are in the most danger.