A new volunteer work session announced for the Old Burying Ground in Greenfield, Highland County, Ohio.

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Adding a few photos from Linda's collection from a 2016 visit to the Old Burying Ground in Greenfield, Ohio! :

"2024 marked the completion of our mapping of the cemetery. By working in 50'x50' sections we identified the burials in each section, took pictures of the gravestones and updated the Billion Graves website and our Master List of Burials and Working List. A map was also created showing the individual sections that we created. Mike Anderson and John King looked over the cemetery in late April to see if winter had caused any damage, etc. There is plenty of work ahead of us for 2025. We will have a "Cleaning Session" to improve the looks of the gravestones of military veterans prior to Memorial Day. So on Friday, May 23rd, 1:00 p.m., we hope many of you will join us in this effort to honor our military veterans whose final resting place is in The Old Burying Ground.  The work will not be difficult. We will just use water and soft bristle brushes to clean the stones." ******************** "If you think you can join us on May 23, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., please email to let us know. You can stay as long as you want."  ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

As mentioned in our April email, The Old Burying Ground was recognized by Scenic Ohio as one of the recipients of this year's Scenic Ohio Award.    Scenic Ohio's awards program recognizes the work of organizations, agencies, and individuals that conserve, restore, maintain and manage Ohio's scenic places.     Our Historic Cemeteries are treasures to be honored as true "Gardens for the Living".  The restoration work at Old Burying Ground Cemetery is exemplary and an important example of what many historic cemeteries need. The work of restoration, preservation and maintenance of historic cemeteries is work of the highest order and to be encouraged throughout Ohio.  Six other cemeteries in Ohio were awarded:   1.  Lake View Cemetery, Cleveland   2.  Green Lawn Cemetery, Columbus   3.  Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati   4.  Ferncliff Cemetery, Springfield   5.  Mt. Tabor Cemetery, Mingo, Champaign County   6.  Old Burying Ground, Highland County   7.  Stratford Cemetery, Delaware County Thank you all for being supporters and volunteers to help make this happen!

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Spotlighting Lorain's Elmwood Cemetery - its history with snapshots of various markers and monuments that grace its grounds.

 Lorain, Ohio's Elmwood Cemetery from the City of Lorain's website.:

About Lorain Elmwood Cemetery

"Established in 1900, Elmwood Cemetery is the oldest active cemetery in Lorain, Ohio. Encompassing 326 acres, it is a classic example of a garden cemetery, featuring a park-like setting with sweeping vistas, shady knolls, large stands of ancient trees, and magnificent monuments. Elmwood Cemetery is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, rabbits, and squirrels, and is a popular spot for birdwatching and photography. Many notable people are buried at Elmwood Cemetery, including veterans, politicians, and business leaders. It is also a member of the National Register of Historic Places."

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Elmwood Cemetery on Find a Grave

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Sharing some information regarding the "Ohio Veterans Revolutionary War Graves Project - Ohio History Connection"

The links below do not cover all of the information connected to this Project.:
"Contact Us"
Or:

Diana Welling, Director State Historic Preservation Office
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"Ohio Veterans Revolutionary War Graves Project - Ohio History Connection"
"Grave Survey Form"
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"America 250-Ohio Revolutionary War Veterans Graves Project  

A Guide to Field Collection for Public Researchers"
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"Revolutionary War Veteran

 "Burial Identification"
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"Images and Mapping"
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"Veteran Identification"
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"Monument / Marker Identification"
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"Recorder Information"

The "Recorder Information" Section is where the participant provides their name, email address, and any comments and/or notes prior to their submission of the form. 
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