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, May 18, 2016

Announcing News of a Walking Tour at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Lima, Ohio - Saturday, June 18, 2016 - 2:00p.m.



"The Allen County Genealogical Society will be giving a walking tour of the Old Lima Cemetery section of Woodlawn Cemetery on Saturday, June 18, at 2:00pm.


The Old Lima Cemetery section is located at the south end of the cemetery. We will be sharing information on various people buried there and the history of the move.

This meeting is open to the public and all are welcome! 
In fact if you have family buried there, we would like for you to come share with us. See you June 18th!"

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