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."

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Sharing news of upcoming events in Washington Court House, Fayette County - "A Walk in the Washington Cemetery" with Guest Speaker Mr. Paul LaRue - Monday, June 15, 2026 - 6:30p.m. at Washington Cemetery -- And, Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 11:00a.m. & Noon - Veteran Services Program & The Fayette County Genealogical Society's dedication of new plaque.

 

The Washington Cemetery in Washington Court House, Fayette County, Ohio is a truly historic cemetery!  Mr. Paul LaRue will provide all of the details about this remarkable cemetery and its history during his presentation on Monday, June 15, 2026 beginning at 6:30p.m. at the Washington Cemetery. 



New publication by the Fayette County Genealogical Society about the documented American Revolutionary War veterans buried in Fayette County.  
For more information regarding society membership, lineage societies, or genealogical research, contact President Sue Rodgers Gilmore at suegilmore@yahoo.com.