The OES visited Scioto-Strader Cemetery on October 18, 2002. Although the cemetery was founded in 1888, the oldest stone in the cemetery dated back to 1825. It could be possible that some graves were relocated here from other cemeteries. Scioto-Strader encompassed about 5 acres and was generally in good shape, as it has been cared for by township trustees since 1920. Many of the stones dated from the late 1800s to the mid 1900s. There was a small vault built into the side of a small hill where bodies were stored throughout the winter so they could be buried in warmer weather, when the ground was softer. A couple of years after our visit, the cemetery was heavily vandalized. Through hard work and dedication, most of the cemetery was restored.