On September 4, 2025, John King, an original volunteer who has devoted countless hours working at the Old Burying Ground since 2014, has provided an updated progress report for this decade-plus long program entitled:
"Old Burying Ground Preservation Project".
This historic and scenic cemetery is located in beautiful Greenfield,
Highland County, Ohio.
This project is an all-volunteer cemetery preservation / restoration / conservation endeavor that ensures it addresses all of the needs of the cemetery, including resolving the negative issues
impacting the grave markers and monuments that grace
the sacred grounds of this early Ohio cemetery's landscape.
This all encompassing focus includes repairing
the cemetery's fencing and gates.
"Old Burying Ground Preservation Project"
"As mentioned in the last update, weather played a major role in our preservation efforts. Too hot and humid for so many days we did not think we should schedule time for people to come out and stress from the heat. However, John King and Michael Lee Anderson did have a few spur of the moment sessions to see what we could get done. We did manage to repair a few stones, some in multiple pieces! "
"We'll notify you when we have a cleaning session scheduled." **************** All Photographs below provided by John King on September 4, 2025: Gate Update . . .
"A local person has taken the left side of the gate that was severely damaged as reported
in our last update to his shop and believes he can repair it. We hope he can. It will probably be a couple months before we know anything." "We now have a beautiful sign near the entry gate. It gives an overview of the cemetery, shows a grid map of the burials, and lists all the known burials with reference to the map. If you are in the area, stop by to see it." "Since 2014, the Old Burying Ground (OBG)
in Greenfield, Ohio, has been undergoing
work by a group of dedicated volunteers.
Throughout each year, work sessions have been
held by key volunteers.
informing you of any upcoming work sessions, and
offering information about this historic cemetery.
We encourage your continued support in this effort and your
sharing of this information with your friends.
Thank you for caring."
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"How Can YOU Help?"Join us for an upcoming volunteer session. You can stay as long as you like. We will help you get started if you have not participated previously. Tasks range from cleaning stones, straightening stones, recording information, etc. If you are unable to attend a session and still want to help, donations are always welcome as we do have to purchase gravel and other supplies for cleaning and repairing the gravestones. Donations can be made payable to the Greenfield Historical Society and include a note that it is for the cemetery project. Thanks for the support." |
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