Sallie Erie Bucknell

Biography

Sallie Erie Bucknell, born in 1848, spent her life through the post-Civil War era into the early 20th century, eventually being laid to rest at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Her lifetime witnessed the transformation of communities as they moved toward modernity.

The cemetery’s serene setting provides a fitting tribute to Sallie and her peers, whose steadfast presence helped nurture their towns and families. Her name lives on among the markers of those who shaped local histories with quiet strength.