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, December 20, 2017

"Remarkable Ohio" -- The Ohio History Connection's Historical Marker Program -- Could Your Favorite Cemetery Qualify?

If you have traveled around Ohio, then you likely have seen, and hopefully also read, an Ohio History Connection (formerly the Ohio Historical Society) historical marker.  These impressive markers are located in urban as well as rural areas; including at cemeteries!  

Sharing some links to learn more about these historical markers - their history, how to obtain one, and where they are located in Ohio.: