On August 14, 2024, we visited Marsh Cemetery, a small but historically significant family burial site tucked away along Ohio’s US 23 highway. Although often overlooked, this cemetery has a unique past, having been relocated several times throughout its history. These relocations have led to its current unusual layout, adding Continue Reading
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A Virtual Tour of Jefford’s Cemetery
Join us as we explore the historic Jeffords Cemetery in Washington Township, Scioto County, Ohio, filmed on November 23, 2019. Nestled near Riverside Earl Thomas Conley Park, this cemetery is a resting place for the Jeffords family, with Henry Jeffords, a former Scioto County Infirmary Superintendent, his wife Sarah, and Continue Reading
A Virtual Tour of Alexander-Downey Cemetery
On May 19, 2024, we ventured into the quiet countryside of Madison Township, Scioto County, Ohio, to visit a hidden piece of history—the Alexander-Downey Cemetery. Tucked away at the back of a largely overgrown field, the cemetery was easy to miss, as nature had long since reclaimed the path leading Continue Reading
Long Run United Brethren Church Cemetery
Shocking Murder In West End; John Morris Shot Down By Woman
“John William Richard Morris, aged 43, proprietor of the Star barber shop, was shot and almost instantly killed in his place of business in the Massie Block, on Market street, by Mrs. Nettie Collison Baker Shumate, aged 41, a comely grass widow, at 7:55 Wednesday evening.” “The murder came as Continue Reading
Universal Cemetery at Rubyville, Scioto County, Ohio.
A Virtual Tour of Squire-Kallner Cemetery
Nestled in Madison Township, Scioto County, Ohio, Squire-Kallner Cemetery is a historical gem that we recently had the pleasure of visiting. This active cemetery, spanning approximately 1.5 acres, offers a unique glimpse into the past with burials dating back to 1815. Maintained by the Madison Township trustees, the cemetery is Continue Reading
WPA Graves Registration Project: 182 Places for Burial Listed
“To date 182 burial grounds have been located in Scioto county through the WPA project sponsored by adjutant general of Ohio with the American Legion as co-sponsor.” “The project is designed to locate and mark permanently graves of all United States war veterans. There will be a card record showing, Continue Reading
A Virtual Tour of Barrett Cemetery
Today, we ventured into the somewhat hidden Dixon Mills-Barrett Cemetery located off Dixon Mill Road in Harrison Township, Scioto County, Ohio. At first glance, this cemetery might go unnoticed by passersby, but upon closer inspection, it reveals a wealth of history and poignant tales from the past. With its origins Continue Reading
A Virtual Tour of Howard Furnace Cemetery
On April 6th we ventured into Howard Furnace Cemetery, in Vernon Township, Scioto County, Ohio. This quiet, historic site lies adjacent to the remnants of the Howard Iron Furnace, reflecting the area’s rich iron-working heritage. With permission from the property owners, we were able to explore and document this poignant Continue Reading