Mackay Cemetery Introduction
Dr. George Leslie MacKay, widely known as Mackay, arrived in Tamsui in 1872 and actively engaged in missionary work, medical care, and education, earning the admiration and affection of the local residents. He passed away on June 2, 1901, due to throat cancer in Tamsui and was buried in the land he loved. The Mackay Cemetery is located in a corner of Tamkang High School, originally the Tamsui Foreign Cemetery, but, according to his will, a wall was built to separate his grave from those of other foreigners, indicating that Mackay considered himself a Taiwanese. According to historical records, the tombstone was donated by his disciples, and the entire tomb is built of stone, which, based on its quality, is believed to be made from the stones of Guanyin Mountain, known for their hardness and blue-gray color, and after nearly a century, it remains very intact. The engravings on the stone are clear, and each character is legible. The grave is oriented southeast toward the northwest, roughly facing the Oxford College he founded. A gentle reminder: if you wish to visit, please make a reservation on the official website of Tamkang High School before visiting!
