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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."

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

Sharing from "The Times Leader" in Martins Ferry, Ohio - Bethel Cemetery in Barnesville, Ohio Restoration Update

Sharing this news story from "The Times Leader" in Martins Ferry, Belmont County, Ohio - February 2, 2022.  

Below is an excerpt.  Please click on the title link to read the complete story to learn all of the exciting details about the restoration of this early Ohio cemetery.  

Excerpt:

"In addition to cleaning and resetting all of the gravestones, they plan to remove a line of trees to stop limbs from falling onto the stones, causing damage.

Eschbaugh said they are searching for volunteers in the community who would be willing to help with the process in the spring. It will most likely be on a Saturday each month. More information will be released on the church’s Facebook page when the time comes."

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Sharing a link to the Facebook Page for the Bethel Church referenced in this story. 

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