Jonathan Knapp, died June 8, 1796: Burying Hill Cemetery, Round Hill

Jonathan Knapp, 

died June 8, l796, in his 44th year.

Tho all created light decay

And death close up our eyes

Thy presence makes eternal day

Where clouds can never rise.

This historic community burying ground is the oldest graveyard in Round Hill. It is located on the road that bears the same name at the top of a very steep hill. This burial site was set aside by the original settlers for the common use for all in need.

The earliest known carved gravestone is a small fieldstone that bears the date 1762 May 3 AD. Most of the tombstones here are ma of blank fieldstones, however there are a few that are crudely inscribed with names and dates. Family names found here include Knapp, Brown, Rundle and Palmer. There are several later marble tombstones in the cemetery. The burying ground has not been in use since the early 19th century. 

The center area of the cemetery has a large number of rows of fieldstones. It is thought that these may mark the grave sites of British soldiers who were led by General Tarleton, who were ambushed by the locals during the Revolution. The battle took place off John Street, about half a mile away.