Lime Kiln Burial Ground's Walls Could Be Restored

A Hellertown Borough councilwoman said Dec. 3 that she is trying to recruit students from the Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School to help restore crumbling stone walls surrounding the Lime Kiln Burial Ground on Creek Road as an educational project.

The small cemetery is historically significant because it contains the graves of Heller settlers, after whom the borough is named.

Although it is in Bethlehem, the burial ground is owned and maintained by the borough.

Nolf, who is an educator in the Bethlehem Area School District, told council the work that needs to be performed is "a doable project" for the high school students.

She has initiated discussions at the Vo-Tech and will continue to update council on her efforts, she said.