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."

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Update on Monroe Street Cemetery - Cleveland, Cuyaghoga County, Ohio

Click on link to access a news story in the Cleveland "Plain Dealer", July 21, 2010, with an update on the restoration of the Monroe Street Cemetery's historic gatehouse.
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Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Washington County Ohio Cemetery Index

Click on title to access the website for "Washington County Cemetery Index" for Washington County, Ohio
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Monday, July 12, 2010

Greenfield Mausoleum - Greenfield, Highland County, Ohio


Click on title to view listing of names of burials at the Greenfield Mausoleum

"Information requested re: Greenfield Mausoleum
The City of Greenfield is attempting to contact relatives of people interred at the mausoleum in
the Greenfield Cemetery. The condition of the mausoleum is deteriorating, and at some point
something will have to be done with the building.
The following names were provided, along with dates of birth and death. If anyone seeing this is a
relative or knows how a relative can be contacted, they are asked to call the city offices at (937) 981-3500."
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