Originally this site consisted of 2.5 acres which was donated by Henry Abington and his wife Maria (Smith) Abington (both buried here) for the new location of the Shiloh Methodist Church and Cemetery. This was one of, if not the first Church built in this area.

The Church once stood here next to the cemetery until it was out grown by the congregation and the Church moved to their 2nd location where they stayed for many years. The Church continued to maintain this site after moving the first time, however after a number of years pasted the Church again outgrew their 2nd location and once again had to decide what to do. An offer came along for a new location which would be purchased by the Church for a very small amount providing the Church would agree to take on the responsibility of maintaining an already existing Cemetery on the property then known as the Edward Cemetery. The Church agreed and made their 2nd move. It is thought that due to the cost of this move the Church had no choice but to abandon this site. As the years passed it fell into disrepair, only the cemetery now exists. Over the years it has come to be known as the "HENRY ABINGTON CEMETERY" due in no small part by his donation of the land.

Henry Abington was very well known by many in the area, he served 3 terms in the Missouri State Legislator, following that he also served as the Justice of the Peace for St. Charles County for over 20 years. He should not be confused with Henry Abington, The Elder who was among the earliest settlers in this area. Henry Abington, the Elder built his home (a log cabin) not far from here where he farmed for many years. Also, Henry Abington, The Elder was an uncle to the Henry Abington who is buried here.

There are a total of 24 Souls known to be buried here in these Hallowed Grounds most of which have been verified to be family members of Henry and/or his wife Maria. It is our sincere wish to welcome all who visit this site - all we ask is that you please show respect for the site and for those buried here now and forever. Thank you!

This site has been adopted and is cared for by The Boone-Duden Historical Society of Cappein – Foristell, St. Charles County, Missouri
And by decedents of the Abington Family.
For any other information on this site or the family or to make a donation please contact The Boone-Duden Historical Society of Cappein – Foristell, Mo 68335

Apparently posted by a neice - nepthew or other family member acustomed to calling him "Uncle Henry" - this obituary was posted in the ST CHARLES COSMOS ON PAGE 1, COLUMN 7 ON THE DAY HENRY PASSED AWAY - A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO JANE DENNY OF ILL. FOR FINDING AND SENDING ME THIS ARTICAL