Description

Pennington Cemetery is a public burial ground in West Lancaster Township, Keokuk County, Iowa, about four miles south of Sigourney along Iowa Highway 149.

A deed recorded in 1864 conveyed approximately five acres for use as a public burial ground.

County records describe township-funded maintenance, a graveled internal drive, evergreen trees, and a small chapel.

It is the only cemetery listed in West Lancaster Township.

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