Sharing this news story by Iva Walker of the "Weekly Villager" that was published online on August 14, 2020. The publication covers events in and around Garrettsville.
The story comes titled:
To our pleasant surprise the content is about the ongoing restoration and preservation work being done at the Old Baptist Cemetery in Garrettsville.
Tim Foor of Hallowed Ground Cemetery Preservation presented an on-site Zoom program to the visiting members.
Below is one example of the type of work completed by Tim.:
All photos by Tim Foor:
Below is Eleanor Jones Garretts' marker
straightened, reset, and cleaned.
This is the second year for the preservation work at the Old Baptist Cemetery in Garrettsville.
We look forward to further updates about the progress being made with this larger project that has received a tremendous amount of local interest and support.
A correction and further information pertaining to a statement included in this story.:
Quoting.:
"Someone interested in getting involved in restoration efforts might check Facebook–Preserving Ohio Cemeteries (or some variation of)."
The correct name of the (Closed/Private) Facebook Group is Preserving Ohio's Cemeteries.
The group was created in 2013 and has grown to currently 1,418 members.
Potential members need to answer membership questions when requesting to join.
Only members can contribute and read/view content in the group.
Adding that the group has serious preservation minded members at all levels. We feel that sharing is learning.
The focus is primarily on Ohio and the content covers topics ranging from how the Ohio Revised Codes affect cemeteries to hands-on cemetery preservation workshops, cemetery and grave marker photographs, members helping members with questions, and a great group of welcomers who extend their own personal greetings to each new member!
