The cemetery was granted historical landmark status in 2008. This is the document granting that status.
2008 Document Granting Historical Landmark Status to Methodist Cemetery Statement of Significance and Historical Overview with IllustrationsFrom nomination prepared by Carolyn Long for Tenleytown Historical Society
The original deed was recorded as part of a long, chronological stream of deeds so it starts at the bottom of one page and ends at the middle of the 3rd page. The copies are not of good quality but the document is included here for historical purposes. The transcription of the deed is also included.
Original Deed Page 1 Original Deed Page 2 Original Deed Page 3 Original Deed Page 4 Transcription of Original Deed from November 6, 1855