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
Virtual Cemetery Tour
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
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
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
A Virtual Tour of Shadrach Chaffin Cemetery
Shadrach Chaffin Cemetery, also known as Chaffin Cemetery #2, in Vernon Township, Scioto County, Ohio, offers a serene glimpse into the area’s history. As a part of the Wayne National Forest, this cemetery carries the legacy of Shadrach Chaffin, whose family land once encompassed the site. Established in 1871, the Continue Reading
A Virtual Tour of Mount Zion Cemetery
Mount Zion Cemetery in Porter Township, Scioto County, Ohio, also known historically as Batterson Cemetery or Old German Cemetery, offers a unique glimpse into the area’s rich history. The cemetery, marked by a blend of marble and granite tombstones, dates back to the early 1900s, with some even earlier. This Continue Reading
A Virtual Tour of Seymore Cemetery
Back in the warmer weather of June 2022 we had the opportunity to visit Seymore Cemetery, in Washington Township, Scioto County, Ohio. I had first seen mention of this cemetery in the WPA created maps of veterans burials held by the Scioto County Recorder’s office. These maps only noted the Continue Reading
A Virtual Tour of Chaffin Cemetery #1
In Lyra, Vernon Township, Ohio, we visited the small stone-wall-enclosed family burying ground of Reuben Chaffin. For years, the low wall had shielded the three graves from animals and the elements, and on this day, it protected us from the cold wind cutting across the open fields. The stark reality Continue Reading