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 educational activities, earning the admiration and love of the local residents. He passed away from throat cancer on June 2, 1901, in Tamsui and was buried in the land he deeply loved. Mackay's cemetery is located in a corner of Tamkang Senior High School, originally an expatriate cemetery in Tamsui. According to his last will, a wall was built to separate his grave from those of other foreigners, signifying his identity as a Taiwanese. The gravestone of Mackay, as documented, was donated by his disciples. The grave is made entirely of stone, likely from Guanyin Mountain, known for its hardness and bluish-gray color, remaining remarkably intact after nearly a century. The inscriptions on the gravestone are clearly etched and legible. Mackay's grave is oriented southeast facing northwest, approximately aligned with the Oxford College he founded. A friendly reminder: if the public wishes to visit, please make a reservation through the official website of Tamkang Senior High School beforehand!
