| Charles Evans Cemetery | |
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| Details | |
| Established | Incorporated March 28, 1846; endowed in 1847 |
| Location | 1119 Centre Avenue, Reading, Pennsylvania |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 40°21′22″N 75°55′50″W / 40.35611°N 75.93056°W |
| No. of graves | Roughly 72,000 |
| Website | http://www.charlesevanscemetery.org/ |
| Find a Grave | Charles Evans Cemetery |
Charles Evans Cemetery is an historic, nonsectarian, garden-style cemetery located in the city of Reading, Pennsylvania.[1][2] It was founded by Charles Evans (1768-1847), a son of Quaker parents and native of Philadelphia who became a prominent attorney and philanthropist in Reading during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.[3]
- ^ Devlin, Ron. "Charles Evans Cemetery in Reading also is an attractive park." Reading, Pennsylvania: Reading Eagle, May 16, 2019.
- ^ Devlin, Ron. "More than 300 historic graveyards exist in Berks; here's a look at some unique tombstones." Reading, Pennsylvania: Reading Eagle, April 5, 2019.
- ^ “Charles Evans and Wife: Sketch of the Founder of the Charles Evans Cemetery." Reading, Pennsylvania: The Reading Eagle, March 7, 1886, p. 2.