Balaclava-Grey Gallery - Cemeteries

The Johnstone United Church was one of two churches in the area. This building, which replaced an earlier structure, was built in 1920 and demolished in 1969. The location is marked by a cairn. Source: History of Sydenham Township, 1967. Centennial of Canada Federation.

An early undated photo of Vanwyck's Cemetery that served the communities of Balaclava and Silcote. The cemetery was attached to the Silcote United Church. Source: History of Sydenham Township, 1967. Centennial of Canada Federation.
Pioneer tombstones in Menary's Cemetery, located in a farmer's field across the road from Vanwyck's. ©Copyright: Jeri Danyleyko

More information on the Silcote United Church is available in our Silcote section.

Created: May 15, 2000
Last revision: October 2, 2010