Exploring Almost Forgotten Gravesites in the Great State of Ohio

Dedicated to cemetery preservation in the great state of Ohio


"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."

Saturday, February 21, 2026

Spotlighting the magnificent mausoleum at the Fairview Cemetery - Galion, Crawford County, Ohio.

"Thanking Cathy Moneysmith for sharing her wonderful photographs of both the exterior and interior of the Mausoleum in Galion, Crawford County, Ohio.
Sharing this history provided by Cathy.:
"The mausoleum in Galion was built from 1917 to 1919. It was built by the Ohio Mausoleum Company, and it contains 300.niches, which are completely sold according to our old records. The exterior is Bedford granite and the interior is completely finished in marble from Georgia. There is also a large fireplace and ceramic tile on the floor, along with stained glass windows and bronze doors."
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