Search Results
74 search results for cemetery
Mound Cemetery, Marietta
This historic cemetery offers visitors a unique look back through time and insight into the early days of the Northwest Territory’s first permanent settlement.
[Article]
The History of Dayton’s Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum
The cemetery John Van Cleve founded in 1841 is the resting place of some of Dayton's famous names, including the men who pioneered aviation.
[Article]
Alan Freed’s Grave, Cleveland
A jukebox-shaped headstone at Lake View Cemetery marks the grave of the man who popularized rock ’n’ roll.
[Article]
James A. Garfield Memorial, Cleveland
A massive and ongoing restoration of the James A. Garfield Memorial at Cleveland’s Lake View Cemetery is bringing the towering tribute back to its original 1890 splendor.
[Article]
Toledo: Birds, Boats & Blooms
From exploring the Great Lakes to spotting birds at Woodlawn Cemetery & Arboretum, Toledo offers a variety of ways to connect with nature.
[Article]
Two Photographers Share the Quiet Beauty of Ohio’s Cemeteries
Take a glimpse into This Place of Silence, a book featuring the work of photographers Ian Adams and Randall Lee Schieber, whose images encapsulate the majesty, history and tranquility of Ohio’s cemeteries.
[Article]
Visit 3 Historic Ohio Cemeteries
From bold stone tributes to folk-art graves, our historic cemeteries offer a look into who we were and are.
[Article]
Marion’s Merchant Ball
The unpolished spot on the sphere atop the grave marker has moved quite a bit since 1896 and no one really knows why.
[Article]
Fall Getaways in Ohio: Afternoon
If you have only have a few hours to spare, these attractions provide a great afternoon getaway.
[Article]
‘Freedom’s Heroes’ Monument Unveiled
In May 1892, family and friends of Ohio abolitionist and minister John Rankin and his wife, Jean, paid tribute to the couple who helped more than 2,000 people find freedom.
[Article]
Secret Ohio: Johnson’s Island
This island off the Marblehead Peninsula held more than 10,000 Confederate officers and soldiers during its time as a prisoner-of-war depot. Some remain there to this day.
[Article]
Road Trips: History Tour of Marietta
Take a trip into the past in Marietta, the first permanent settlement in the Northwest Territory.
[Article]
Secret Ohio: Cy Young’s Grave
The man whose name is synonymous with Major League Baseball pitching excellence is buried in Tuscarawas County.
[Article]
Fall Road Trip on U.S. Route 6
The 106-mile stretch between Fremont and Willoughby Hills offers a taste of history, agriculture and amusement-park thrills.
[Article]
Visit the Ohio Graves of 5 U.S. Presidents
Seven presidents were born in Ohio, and another called the state home before being elected. Connect with that history by visiting the final resting places of the five who are buried here.
[Article]
Captain Hook’s Tomb, Stockport
Isaac Newton Hook was a well-known 19th-century boatman on the Muskingum River. He also designed and created his own tomb.
[Article]
Schoenbrunn Village, New Philadelphia
Founded in 1772, this village in what is today Tuscarawas County was the site of Ohio’s first Christian settlement.
[Article]
The Legacy of the Mean Streak
The Cedar Point ride that was once the tallest and fastest wooden roller coaster in the world takes its final plunge.
[Article]