Hayden Mausoleum

The OES visited the Hayden Mausoleum on June 1, 2004. This magnificent mausoleum is located within Green Lawn Cemetery in Columbus. It is the final resting place of Charles H. Hayden and family, the son of industrialist Peter Hayden. Charles died on August 23, 1920, so the mausoleum was probably built around that era. When speaking with an employee of the cemetery, it was told that Charles spent his children's inheritance to build this great mausoleum. The tombs filled up and some of his children were left to be buried in the ground. The mausoleum is said to be haunted, but we have no specifics on what activity takes place. The exterior of the building looks great, but the interior is a different story. The roof leaks and the walls are crumbling. Cemetery officials have told us that they are in the process of repairing the roof and restoring the interior. The OES adopted the Hayden Mausoleum in the summer of 2003 and helps take care of the grounds around the building. The mausoleum is usually sealed off to the public, but on our June 1 visit, we were lucky enough to find the doors open. Below are some of the only photos of the Hayden Mausoleum's interior on the internet today.

Location Information: Active Cemetery

Hayden Mausoleum is located in Green Lawn Cemetery at 1000 Greenlawn Ave in Columbus, Franklin County.

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