Originally known as Mount Union Cemetery (Division One), which was founded by members of the First Associate Reformed Church, this cemetery was opened to all denominations. Nine years later another cemetery was opened across the road by the name of Hilldale Cemetery (Division Two). In 1867, the trustees of Mount Union bought the Hilldale grounds, consolidated the two cemeteries into one, and re-named it Union Dale Cemetery, preserving some of the original names. A few years later, additional property (Division Three) was purchased.
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