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, April 4, 2009

Cyndi's List offers Links with Tips regarding tombstones and cemeteries

Cyndislist.com is another source when looking to improve your knowledge of tombstone restoration techniques and issues involving cemeteries. Clicking on the title offers some resources for consideration on these topics.
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Monday, March 30, 2009

"A Sleeping Place: Cemetery Landscape, Evolution & Gravestone Symbolism"

Click on the title for more information about an upcoming presentation highlighting the topic of gravestone symbolism to be held Monday, April 20 at 7:00 pm. Morley Library Meeting Room in Painesville, Ohio.
Katie Karrick, "The Cemetery Lady", will be the presenter. She has extensive knowledge of a wide range of cemetery issues in Ohio.
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Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Groveport, Franklin County Ohio - Newspaper Story about startling discovery by gravediggers

To read news story, click on the title which links to this "Columbus Dispatch" article
"Grave errors concern village
Budget cuts put off a plan to scan public cemetery to avoid more surprises"
Monday, March 23, 2009 3:09 AM
By Elizabeth Gibson
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH
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