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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."

Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Sharing this story from Seneca County, Ohio - From "The Advertiser-Tribune" in Tiffin - by Vicki Johnson - "Restoring History" - October 29, 2022

Sharing this well written in-depth article from "The Advertiser-Tribune" that covers important elements being addressed during the course of the preservation work slated for the Rock Run Cemetery in Seneca County, Ohio.  

Local historian, Stephen Hartzell, and cemetery preservation professional, Steve Coffman - Monumental Task Cemetery Preservation LLC, both who hail from Tiffin, have laid out a sound plan from the beginning point of this preservation project and concluding with a public plea for crucial donations.

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Excerpt from this story.:
"A $54 donation can pay for a gallon of D-2, the chemical that cleans gravestones without causing damage, or it can help purchase other supplies.

An $85 donation can pay for a package of epoxy for repairing broken stones.

Any donation amount is welcome. Make checks payable to “Eden Twp. Rock Run Cemetery Fund” with “For repair and restoration” in the notes section. Mail checks to Eden Township, c/o Julie Vogel, Fiscal Officer, 4826 E. CR 6, Tiffin, Ohio 44883."  

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