Mount Moriah Cemetery
An abandoned cemetery lies in ruins as the surrounding forest swallows it whole.

šŸ“œ Abandoned cemetery in Southwest Philadelphia, opened 1855.
šŸ” Once Pennsylvania's largest burial site, now largely reclaimed by forest.

Why Go

šŸŒ³ Explore historic grounds with gothic mausoleums
šŸš¶ Walk pathways cleared by volunteers
šŸ•Šļø Visit maintained Civil War plots

Why Avoid

āš ļø Largely overgrown and can be difficult to navigate
šŸš§ Future uncertain due to divided ownership

Tips

āœØ Volunteers are actively restoring parts, 60-70% restored for visitation as of May 2022.

Last updated 8 days ago

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