Somerset Cemetery - Somerset, Kentucky

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The Somerset Cemetery - Alive with History Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

The grounds of the historic Somerset Cemetery, dating to the early 1800s, are open to the public daily from dawn to dusk. Once a private burial spot for the wealthy William Fox family and the family's slaves, the cemetery became a community cemetery in the 1860s. There is still room for many more years of burials in the future, as the cemetery currently spreads over approximately 20 acres. Besides the slave burial grounds, other unique features of the cemetery include the faint outline of a trench line made by Civil War soldiers when they made their camp on the grounds, a "locomotive wheel" circle designed as a nod to the community's ties to the railroad, sharp corners in the roads which haven't been altered since the days of horses and buggies which made square turns... and that's not to mention the countless Pulaski Countians buried here who were the movers and shakers of our town from the 1800s to present times. The cemetery was managed by volunteer boards and caretakers for many years, but ownership was turned over to the City of Somerset in 2012. As a municipal cemetery, it's guaranteed that funding and personnel will always be available to keep the cemetery properly maintained. However, since the office has a staff of one, it's helpful to call before you stop, just to make sure someone will be there to assist you. Walkers, joggers, stroller-pushers, history lovers, nature lovers, art enthusiasts, photography buffs, motorists, groups, etc., are more than welcome to visit! If you're interested in a tour, please contact the office on Facebook or at (606) 679-3473. Grave spaces are available for $800 per space, with payment plans available.

11/02/2026

A graveside service for the Hargis family will be held today around 3 p.m. near the flagpole on the main drive in the cemetery. Please keep this in mind if you’re planning a visit.

10/14/2026

Our annual auction kicks off in just over half an hour! Hop over to 2026 Stone by Stone Preservation Project Online Auction to join in on the bidding!

10/12/2026

Looking like fall around here!

10/12/2026

Our annual online auction begins this Wednesday! Join the group 2026 Stone by Stone Preservation Project Online Auction to get in on the action!

10/05/2026

A graveside service for the McMahon family will be held around 3 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, Oct. 6) in the rear portion of the cemetery, and a service for the Maguire family will be held Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 9 a.m. in the front part of the cemetery near West Columbia Street. Please keep these services in mind if you’re planning a visit to the cemetery.

09/29/2026

**Updated auction info!**
1️⃣ Our first round of auctions will begin at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, and will end at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17!
2️⃣ Round two will begin Oct. 21 at 9 a.m. and end Oct. 24 at 9 a.m.!
3️⃣❓There most likely will NOT be a third round, but if we end up with enough donations to last through a third week, that auction will be held Oct. 28-31 with the same starting and ending times.
**The ending times are a change from what was previously posted!**
We are looking forward to getting our hands on a lot of new donations in the next couple weeks! If you would like to donate an item from your business, or if you know someone who might want to donate something, please get in touch with us!
Join the group 2026 Stone by Stone Preservation Project Online Auction to keep up with all that’s happening!

Address

511 W Columbia Street
Somerset, KY
42501

Telephone

+16066793473

Website

http://www.cityofsomerset.com/cemetery/

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