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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."

Showing posts with label New Albany. Show all posts
Showing posts with label New Albany. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

"New Albany Board Continues Work on Cemetery Projects" - New Albany, Franklin County, Ohio

Sharing this story from "This Week News" about the restoration work completed at New Albany's Old Burying Ground.  
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Also, more good news this story brings is that there is great hope that the Wagnor Cemetery, also in New Albany, would receive needed preservation work.  So 'stay tuned' for further updates as they are provided! 

Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Update: New Albany Ohio - Old Burying Ground - Plans Proceed for Long-Term Restoration

Sharing the latest from:
"This Week Community News" of January 24, 2017:
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By Sarah Sole
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Currently, there are 52 interments listed on "Find A Grave"for the Old Burying Ground in New Albany. 
"Find A Grave" lists two alternate cemetery names:  Landon Cemetery and New Albany Cemetery

Read the newspaper article to learn just how many interments are now thought to be at the New Albany Cemetery!