Exploring Almost Forgotten Gravesites in the Great State of Ohio

Dedicated to cemetery preservation in the great state of Ohio


"A cemetery may be considered as abandoned when all or practically all of the bodies have been Removed therefrom and no bodies have been buried therein for a great many years, and the cemetery has been so long neglected as entirely to lose its identity as such, and is no longer known, recognized and respected by the public as a cemetery. 1953 OAG 2978."

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Celebrating Black History Month at the Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum in Dayton - Saturdays - February 7 and 21 - 2:00p.m. - 2 hour tours


"Join us for Black History month to celebrate the lives of individuals
 who are resting peacefully in our mausoleum.  

We are offering this special tour in the indoor mausoleum, 
featuring beautiful stained glass windows and telling the stories of 
George C. Cooper, James Parsons, W. S. McIntosh , 
Bob and Norma Ross and many others.

The tour will be offered on two Saturdays, 
February 7th and 21st at 2:00 pm. 
The tour will last two hours and if weather permits, 
will include a walk to James H McGee, 
Jordan Anderson, Paul Laurence Dunbar
 and other gravesites.

Meet at the main entrance to the Mausoleum. 
Parking is available in front of the building. 
The building is climate controlled and handicap accessible. 
Visitors will be walking on both carpet and marble floors.

All tours require a reservation and there is a suggested $5 donation. 

All donations support the Woodland Arboretum Foundation
 which focuses on the restoration, preservation, horticultural
 and educational projects needed to keep Woodland a
 cultural resource for Dayton and Ohio."
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Tuesday, February 3, 2026

 Sharing from Cuyahoga County Public Library
Thursday, February 5, 2026
 6:30p.m. - 7:45p.m.

"Join us for "Whispers from the Past,” an intriguing journey into the hidden language of Victorian grave symbolism. We'll explore the fascinating meanings behind the monuments and markers at Riverside Cemetery, uncovering the stories and lives of the individuals interred there through the symbols they left behind.  

Jamie and Maria have been researching and guiding tours for Riverside Cemetery together since 2021. Jamie is an employee of the cemetery and Maria is the volunteer docent; both sharing the love of history and cemeteries."

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Riverside Cemetery in Cleveland on Find a Grave