Cemeteries in Princess Anne, Maryland

Private Cemeteries in Princess Anne, Maryland often have specific restrictions, such as religious affiliation or family connections. Military Cemeteries in Princess Anne, Maryland are primarily for veterans and individuals who have served in the armed forces, and in some cases, their family members. Public Cemeteries in Princess Anne, Maryland are open to the general public without any particular restrictions.

We offer detailed information for cemeteries in Princess Anne, Maryland , including the names of deceased individuals, their birth and death dates, data about relatives, and cemetery locations. Additionally, you can obtain historical records and conduct searches for ancestors interred in Princess Anne, Maryland .

Our database contains records of burials from 24 cemeteries.

Princess Anne is primarily known for its historic homes and buildings; many examples of fine architecture can be found along the streets including the crowned jewel, the Teackle Mansion.

PRINCESS ANNE AT A GLANCE... Princess Anne was named for the 24-year-old daughter of King George II. It was established in 1733 and serves as the county seat for Somerset County. Twenty- five acres of “Beckford” Plantation were purchased and divided into thirty lots on a grid plan to form the Town.

In 1733, twenty-five acres were purchased and divided into thirty lots to form what is now known as the town of Princess Anne. Named after King George II's daughter, the town became a market center in the mid-18th century due to the river trade and development of tobacco plantations in the area.

Is Home Burial Legal in Maryland? As of October 1, 2015, Maryland requires that bodies be buried in an established cemetery or in a family burial plot or other area allowed by a local ordinance. (Maryland Code, Health-General, § 5-514 (2018).)