| General Information |
| The OES visited Shoemaker Cemetery on July 30, 2007. This small family cemetery was probably founded around 1813 when Eric Shoemaker, who died that same year, was buried. His is likely the oldest stone in the cemetery, although it is hard to tell due to erosion and broken stones. An iron fence that once surrounded the cemetery was removed in 1985. Not much is being done to preserve the cemetery as it stands today. The grass appears to be mowed every now and again, but the stones are in poor condition. There appears to be a couple of holes dug into the graves by wild animals of some sort. One OES member who had previously visited the cemetery saw what appeared to be human bones laying outside one of the holes. Cemetery restorations are getting common in the area around Shoemaker Cemetery, perhaps it can be somewhat saved before it is too late as the property around the cemetery is now for sale. | |
| • Click Here for a complete list and photos of all tombstones currently standing as of July 30, 2007. | |
| Location Information: Inactive Cemetery [Safe] | |
| Shoemaker Cemetery is located in a field on Busey Road east of Bowen Road in Canal Winchester, Fairfield County. | |
| Photographs | |
The sign for Shoemaker Cemetery faces Busey Road. The sign states the cemetery closes at dusk. |
