Exploring Almost Forgotten Gravesites in the Great State of Ohio

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"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."

Friday, August 7, 2020

Sharing this story from Ironton, Lawrence County, Ohio - Three Active cemeteries being maintained by donations

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As we can see, some cemeteries in Ohio are maintained solely or primarily through donations.:
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— "Myrtle Ridge Cemetery seeks donations to pay for mowing and general upkeep of the cemetery.
If you have loved ones buried there, or own a lot, please send donations to Sharon Skaggs at 2791 State Route 217, Kitts Hill, Ohio 45645.
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— The Mt. Pleasant FWB Cemetery Fund is having a fundraising drive for upkeep of the cemetery.
It is maintained only through donations and the group is asking for support from those that have loved ones buried in the cemetery.
Donations can be sent to Mt. Pleasant FWB Cemetery Fund, c/o Michele Layne, 211 Township Rd. 1156, Chesapeake, Ohio, 45619.
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—The Perkins Ridge Cemetery Association is accepting donations to help with mowing expenses, which can be mailed to Debbie Hayes, 8609 St. Rt. 217 Scottown, Ohio 45678."

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Mount Pleasant Cemetery
(Photo from Find A Grave)
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