Cemeteries in Bellefontaine, Ohio

Private Cemeteries in Bellefontaine, Ohio often have specific restrictions, such as religious affiliation or family connections. Military Cemeteries in Bellefontaine, Ohio are primarily for veterans and individuals who have served in the armed forces, and in some cases, their family members. Public Cemeteries in Bellefontaine, Ohio are open to the general public without any particular restrictions.

We offer detailed information for cemeteries in Bellefontaine, Ohio , including the names of deceased individuals, their birth and death dates, data about relatives, and cemetery locations. Additionally, you can obtain historical records and conduct searches for ancestors interred in Bellefontaine, Ohio .

Our database contains records of burials from 12 cemeteries.

Steubenville, Ohio's first settlement and also home to the oldest cemetery in the state was founded in 1797 by Bazaleel Wells on the ruins of what had been Fort Steuben.

Established in 1849, Bellefontaine Cemetery played an important role in the early growth of St. Louis, and is the final resting place of many historical figures, including William Clark, Adolphus Busch, Thomas Hart Benton, and William S. Burroughs.

Located near Cleveland, Lake View Cemetery is hailed as the largest and one of the most significant graveyards in Ohio. Lake View is an arboretum and wildlife refuge with hills and ponds that provide a tranquil landscape. Founded 1869, it covers almost 300 acres with 700 new burials each year.

When discussing the preservation of cemeteries, the first question that must be answered is, “who owns the cemetery?” There are basically three types of ownership in Ohio: township, municipal and private.

Over time Green Lawn would grow to its current 360 acres with over 154,000 interments, making it Ohio's second largest cemetery.