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Established in 1876, the cemetery contains 28 marked graves associated with British tea estate officers and their family members who lived in the region during the colonial period. The quiet and well-maintained surroundings offer visitors a glimpse into an important chapter of Golaghat's history and Assam's colonial-era past.
Among the notable graves is that of Captain John Butler, whose burial on 7 January 1876 is considered the oldest in the cemetery. Butler served as a political agent and was associated with expeditions into the Naga and Manipur hills. Another notable grave belongs to John Gordon McIntosh, a manager of Bukhial Tea Estate who died in a plane crash in 1957. Historical accounts note that McIntosh owned and personally flew a small single-engine aircraft and was often accompanied by his German shepherd.
The cemetery is located near the Assam Power Distribution Company Limited circle office, opposite Cally Coomer Doss & Co., making it relatively easy to locate within Golaghat town. The premises are maintained by the Golaghat Municipal Board, which also works to protect the site from encroachment.
For visitors interested in history, colonial heritage and the development of Assam's tea-growing regions, the cemetery provides an opportunity to explore the stories preserved through its old headstones and graves. Its peaceful setting also makes it a distinctive heritage attraction among the places to visit in Golaghat.
