History of the Cemeteries
Cemeteries of the R.M. of Birch Hills
Abandoned Cemetery
- Located in the RM of Birch Hills, NE ¼ 11-46-23-W2.
Birch Hills Public Cemetery
- Located ½ mile east of Birch Hills on the NW ¼ 22-46-24-W2.
Centenary Methodist Cemetery
- Located in the RM of Birch Hills, ½ mile east and 2 ½ miles south of Birch Hills on the SW ¼ of 10-46-24-W2.
- The Centenary Methodist Church and Cemetery was started in the early 1900’s.
- There is no longer a Methodist Church or minister in the area.
Holy Trinity Cemetery
- Located in the RM of Birch Hills, 6 ½ miles east and 1 mile south of Birch Hills on the SW ¼ 22-46-23-W2.
- The Anglican Church built on this property and cemetery is well cared for.
Lake Park Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery
- Located in the RM of Birch Hills, 4 ½ miles east and 4 miles north of Birch Hills on the SW ¼ 16-47-23-W2.
St. Saviour’s Cemetery
- Located in the RM of Birch Hills, 1 mile east and 1 mile south of Birch Hills on the NW ¼ of 8-46-24-W2.
- St. Saviour’s Anglican Church was constructed in 1905 with the spire and bell added in 1912.
- St. Saviour’s ceased to function as an active church in 1950 and was designated a heritage site in 1985.
- Restoration began in 1986 by the St. Saviour’s Church and Cemetery Committee through donations received from descendants and friends.
- This property is kept very well.
Winton Cemetery was developed in 1916
- Located in the RM of Birch Hills, 4 ½ miles east and 9 ½ miles north of Birch Hills on the NW 9-48-23-W2.
- This cemetery is in excellent condition.