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Calvary Cemetery is located at 5503 West Bluemound Road
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53208

Although the current Calvary Cemetery dates from 1856, the original Cemetery was founded in 1845. Cemeteries had existed in Milwaukee for at least two decades prior to that. By 1856 it was apparent that more land would be needed soon. Bishop Henni then purchased 55 acres at 55th and Blue Mound Rd. in the town of Wauwatosa. The land was consecrated on All Souls Day, November 2, 1857. All of those buried at the original cemetery were moved to the new Calvary Cemetery over the next few years