Old Upper Springfield Friends Burying Ground facts for kids

Quick facts for kids
Upper Springfield Meetinghouse
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
U.S. Historic district
Location in Burlington County, New Jersey Show map of Burlington County, New Jersey Location in New Jersey Show map of New Jersey Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Nearest city	Wrightstown, New Jersey
Built	1727
NRHP reference No.	79001479
Added to NRHP	August 24, 1979

The Old Upper Springfield Friends Burying Ground is a historic cemetery in Burlington County, New Jersey. It is found in both Springfield Township and Wrightstown.

This special place, along with its old meeting house (a building where Quakers meet), was recognized as important in 1979. It was added to both the New Jersey Register of Historic Places and the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's a protected site because of its history.

Important People Buried Here

Many notable people are buried at the Old Upper Springfield Friends Burying Ground. These individuals played a role in the history of New Jersey and the United States.

Thomas Newbold: A New Jersey Representative

• Thomas Newbold (1760-1823) was an important politician from New Jersey.
• He served in the United States House of Representatives from 1807 to 1813.
• The House of Representatives is where laws are made for the entire country.

George Sykes: Another Voice for New Jersey

• George Sykes (1806-1880) also represented New Jersey in the U.S. House of Representatives.
• He served from 1843 to 1845.
• He was reelected in 1845 to fill a sudden opening and served until 1847.