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Historic Landmark

Early Burial Ground

1832-1950

Established on a one-acre tract of land given to the town by Joshua Scryver

Marker is on Pittsford-Victor Road (New York Route 96) 0.1 miles north of Kendon Rd., on the right when traveling east.

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