| General Information |
| The OES visited Kramer Cemetery on July 30, 2007. Established in 1810, Kramer Cemetery has at least 112 recorded burials, but it would be hard to tell today. Many of the stones have been broken, weathered or removed from the site. The grounds the cemetery occupies does not seem large enough for 112 bodies, so we are almost certain that some of the cemetery is now being farmed. Even using GPS, it was difficult to find the cemetery and moderately difficult to get to. According to records the first burial at the cemetery was Philip Kramer, son of Ludwig, who died in 1812 at six-years-old. The last recorded burial was Jacob Kramer who died in 1866 at 64-years-old. The cemetery was abandoned shortly after. Weeds and brush engulf the cemetery with potential for tics and being penetrated by two-inch thorns. Since nearby Hendren Cemetery is being revitalized, Kramer Cemetery has taken the crown of being the cemetery in the worst condition that we have ever visited. Perhaps a Boy Scout Troop or some other organization will step up some day to bring this forgotten cemetery back to life. | |
| • Click Here for a complete list and photos of all tombstones currently standing as of July 30, 2007. | |
| Location Information: Inactive Cemetery [Overgrown] | |
| Kramer Cemetery is in a farmer's field about 300 yards east of Saylor Court in Canal Winchester, Franklin County. | |
| Photographs | |
Kramer Cemetery occupies this spot of land in a farmer's field. |
