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."

Monday, February 16, 2026

Sharing a link to Paul LaRue's: "Looking for a Revolutionary War Veteran’s Gravesite: Ask a Farmer"

This is a must read if you thought all was lost finding an American Revolutionary War veteran's gravesite in rural Ohio!

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"Looking for a Revolutionary War Veteran’s Gravesite: Ask a Farmer"

Posted January 16, 2026
Link below:

https://www.ohiohistory.org/ask-a-farmer

By: Mr. Paul LaRue, Co-Chair, America 250 - Ohio K-12 Education Committee
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"A native Ohioan, Paul LaRue grew up in rural Fairfield County. Later he earned his B.S. in social studies education at The Ohio State University and his M.S. in history education from Xavier University. Paul taught social studies at Washington Courthouse High School during his career and has been the recipient of numerous local, state, and national awards. He currently is serving as the Education co-chair for the America 250-Ohio commission as well as continuing to work with social studies teachers and create educational content based on local and national history topics."

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America 250-Ohio Revolutionary War Veterans Graves Live Results Dashboard

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