Great Hill Cemetery

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Great Hill Cemetery in 2007

Great Hill Cemetery is a cemetery in Seymour, Connecticut, also known as Hookman's Cemetery [1] . The site was established in the 18th century, and it is still active today. It is located in a section of woods known as Great Hill.

41°23′00″N73°07′08″W / 41.3833°N 73.1188°W / 41.3833; -73.1188


  1. McCabe, Chip (October 5, 2022). "CT Insider: Whether hunting ghosts or a bit of history, these CT cemeteries make for a fascinating fall activity".

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