The Humble Historian

Temple Cemetery of Jackson Township, Union County, Ohio

2013-11-17T18:02:00.000-08:00

The Temple Cemetery has also been called the Hayes Cemetery. It is is located in a pasture at 16799 State Route 739. It is not maintained. It was once fenced, but only one post of the fence remains standing.

The Price Farm Cemetery in Jackson Township, Union County, Ohio

2013-11-16T18:01:00.000-08:00

The Price Farm Cemetery, not to be confused with nearby Price Cemetery, is located behind the residence at 34063 Baldwin Road. It has been reduced to nothing more than a pile of ruble, rendering it destroyed. It is no longer active.

Price Cemetery in Jackson Township, Union County, Ohio

2013-11-14T17:59:00.000-08:00

In 1830, John Price donated land to the surrounding community for use as a cemetery. The Price Cemetery is located on the north and south sides of Price-Mather Road, west of State Route 37. This is an active cemetery that is under the care of the Jackson Township Trustees.

Cheney Cemetery in Jackson Township, Union County, Ohio

2013-11-13T17:55:00.000-08:00

The Cheney Cemetery was donated to the community by the Ebenezer Cheney family in 1828. It is located west of Essex behind the residence at 13243 State Route 739. This cemetery has undergone some restoration work post-2000. It is currently being maintained by the Jackson Township Trustees.

The Titsworth Farm Cemetery of Washington Township, Union County, Ohio

2013-11-12T17:43:00.001-08:00

The History of Union County, published in 1883 by the Beers Company, mentions another lost Union County cemetery. The Titsworth Cemetery was located on the Lemeul Titsworth Farm. It is believed to have been located on the Rocky Fork of Rush Creek. The 1883 account declares that the cemetery was already in disrepair. It is believed to have been abandoned as early as the 1850s. Bodies were subsequently removed to other cemeteries. The bodies that remained were said to have washed away by the erosion of the creek bank.

Rush Creek Cemetery in Washington Township, Union County, Ohio

2013-11-10T17:38:00.000-08:00

There was once a small Quaker congregation in the northwestern part of Washington Township. It was called the Rush Creek Friends Church. And, it had a burying ground for use by its congregants. This cemetery is located on the east side of West Mansfield-Mt. Victory Road just north of Rushlyvania Road. It is a private cemetery is now closed to new burials. It is presently maintained.

The Byhalia Cemetery in Washington Township, Union County, Ohio

2013-11-09T17:33:00.000-08:00

The Byhalia Cemetery is on land that was donated to the community by Boyd Thornton, and so it is also known as the Thornton Cemetery. The first burials in this graveyard date to 1854, and it remains an active cemetery today. This cemetery is on the north and south sides of Lingrell Road northwest of Byhalia.

The Burnside Cemetery in Washington Township, Union County, Ohio

2013-11-08T17:15:00.000-08:00

Sometimes, a town disappears, leaving only a cemetery to tell the tale of its residents. Such is the case of the Burnside Cemetery. This cemetery is all that remains of the pioneer town of Arbela. This burial ground is named for Washington Township pioneer Nathan Burnside, who once owned this land. He is also buried here. The Burnside Cemetery has also been known as the Arbela Cemetery. It is located on the north bank of Rush Creek, just west of Cunningham-Arbela Road. This cemetery is a public cemetery that is no longer active. It is owned and cared for by the Washington Township Trustees.

York Cemetery in York Center, Ohio

2013-11-07T13:23:00.000-08:00

The York Cemetery is located in York Center in Union County, Ohio. It is located on State Route 739 on land surrounding the York-McKendree United Methodist Church. This is an active cemetery that holds the remains of Cyrus Clements, the last surviving Civil War Veteran from Union County.

Southard Cemtery, York Township, Union County, Ohio

2013-11-06T13:18:00.000-08:00

The Southard or Southardtown Cemetery was named for York Township pioneer Samuel Southard. It is located on the east side of Newton-Perkins Road at State Route 47. It is north of Davis Road. This burial ground was first used as a cemetery for the Nations Church, a small Methodist Society, dating from 1853-1868, that once stood adjacent to the site. The first burial in this cemetery was in 1853, with the latest being in 1951. This cemetery was extensively damaged in early October of 2013 when a semi truck carrying agricultural lime rolled over onto the graves. Please follow this link to learn more about that crash. http://www.examiner.org/news/28685-semi-rollover-damages-historic-cemetery

Somersville Cemetery in York Township, Union County, Ohio

2013-11-05T13:11:00.000-08:00

The Somersville Cemetery is located on the south side of the village of Somersville on the west side of State Route 31. It was first used in 1836. The latest burial at the site was in 1897. This cemetery is a public cemetery that is being maintained by the York Township Trustees.

The Johnson Farm Cemetery in York Township, Union County, Ohio

2013-11-02T13:05:00.000-07:00

As I have stated before, Union County is home to many small farm or family cemeteries. The Johnson Family started a cemetery on their property about 1/4 mile north west of the Fulton Farm Cemetery. This cemetery is easily viewed from State Route 31. It is maintained and in good repair. However, this is another private burial ground that requires land owner permission to visit.

Fulton Farm Cemetery in York Township, Union County, Ohio

2013-10-31T12:59:00.000-07:00

The Fulton Farm Cemetery is a small private cemetery located near the north-eastern corner of State Route 31 and Harmon Patrick Road. This graveyard is neither active, nor maintained. It is on private property, and required land owner permission for access.

East York Cemetery of York Township, Union County, Ohio

2013-10-29T12:56:00.000-07:00

The East York Cemetery in Union County, Ohio is another cemetery that was started by a pioneer church, the Presbyterian Church of York Township. The first burial was in 1821. The cemetery has not had a burial since the 1960s. This graveyard located 2 miles east of State Route 31 on the north side of Miller Road.

The Davis Farm Cemetery in York Township, Union County, Ohio

2013-10-28T12:49:00.000-07:00

Union County is home to many private cemeteries. The Davis Farm Cemetery is one of these private cemeteries. This graveyard is located in a farm field approximately 1/2 mile south of Miller Road and 1/2 mile east of State Route 31 in York Township in northwestern Union County, Ohio.

Stony Point Cemetery in Claibourne Township, Union County, Ohio

2013-10-27T12:45:00.000-07:00

The Stony Point Cemetery is located on Zook Road approximately 1/4 mile east of Claibourne Road. It dates to 1842. The latest interment dates from the 1970s.

The (Old) Richwood Cemetery in Richwood, Ohio

2013-10-26T12:41:00.000-07:00

The (Old) Richwood Cemetery is located behind the United Calvary Church in Richwood, between Blagrove Street and East Ottawa Street. This cemetery dates to 1842. It is believed that Union County area pioneer Baptist preacher, the Reverend John Carney is interred here. This cemetery has recently been restored by a local Boy Scout Troop.

Hamilton Cemetery in Claibourne Township, Union County, Ohio

2013-10-25T12:32:00.000-07:00

The Hamilton Cemtery of Claibourne Township, not to be confused with the Hamilton-Union Cemetery of Taylor Township, is a public cemetery northwest of Richwood. This cemetery is on the east side of Mulvaine Road. It dates to 1843. The last burial at this site was in 1881. This burial ground is adjacent to the old Lennox School House.

The Graham Farm Cemetery of Claibourne Township in Union County, Ohio

2013-10-24T12:25:00.000-07:00

The History of Union County, published in 1883 by the Beers Company, acknowledges that there were many abandoned and crumbling cemeteries in Union County, even in as early 1883. One of those cemeteries that were mentioned as being abandoned in 1883 was the Graham Farm Cemetery. This cemetery was located on one of the Graham Farms northwest of Richwood. It is believed to be somewhere on present-day Mulvaine Road. This family graveyard dates to approximately 1842. This cemetery is believed to have been destroyed.

Claibourne Cemetery in Claibourne Township, Union County, Ohio

2013-10-23T12:17:00.000-07:00

The Claibourne Cemetery is one of the largest cemeteries in Union County. It is located on the south side of the State Route 37 and Bethlehem-Claibourne Road intersection. This land was originally owned by Henry Swartz. The first burial at this site was in 1842. This graveyard has been alternately known as the Sidle Cemetery, the Bethlehem Cemetery, and the Richwood Cemetery. Jacob Sidle, an early pastor of the Bethlehem Methodist Protestant Church, donated an acre of land at the site for use as a burial ground for the fledgling church. The Claibourne Cemetery is an active cemetery that is currently maintained by the Claibourne Township Trustees.

The Scott Cemetery in Leesburg Township, Union County, Ohio

2013-10-21T12:03:00.000-07:00

The tiny Scott Cemetery was gifted to Leesburg Township by the Scott family for use as a community cemetery. There are very few gravesites in the burial ground, located just north of Pharisburg on the west side State Route 4. The graveyard is currently maintained.

Maple Dell Cemetery near Magnetic Springs, Ohio

2013-10-20T11:59:00.000-07:00

Near the quiet little village of Magnetic Springs, in Leesburg Township, Union County, Ohio sits the Maple Dell Cemetery. This graveyard is another burial ground that can trace its roots to a pioneer day church. The Union Chapel Church once stood adjacent to this cemetery. The first burial in this cemetery was in 1820. The cemetery is still an active cemetery. It is presently maintained by the Leesburg Township Trustees.

The Hopewell Cemetery in Leesburg Township, Union County, Ohio

2013-10-19T11:53:00.000-07:00

Have you ever wondered why a cemetery exists in the middle of no where? Have you ever wondered why a certain location has been chosen to serve as a community's burial ground? In pioneer days, most cemeteries were near churches. The Hopewell Cemetery on the south side of Hopewell Road, about 1/4 mile east of State Route 4 was originally the church graveyard for the Hopewell Methodist Episcopal Church. The church is long gone, but the cemetery remains. It is still an active cemetery, maintained to this day by the Leesburg Township Trustees.

Hildreth Cemetery in Leesburg Township, Union County, Ohio

2013-10-18T11:49:00.000-07:00

Leesburg Township is home to many neglected family cemeteries. The Hildreth Cemetery, alternately known as the Eddy Farm Cemetery, is another such cemetery that is sorely in need of repair and maintenance. This cemetery is on the south bank of Bokes Creek. It is located 1 mile west of Jackson Road and about 1/4 mile north of State Route 347.

Bannon Cemetery in Leesburg Township, Union County, Ohio

2013-10-17T11:41:00.000-07:00

The Bannon (Brannon) Cemetery is yet another of Union County's neglected cemeteries. It is a shame that the Union County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society has not done anything to help maintain or repair this graveyard. This cemetery started as a small family burial ground for the Brannon family. It has also been known as the Bokes Creek Cemetery. This desolate burial ground is located on the south bank of Bokes Creek, just north of the State Route 347 and White Stone Road intersection. This graveyard is on private property, so permission must be obtained from the landowner before visiting this site.