The OES visited Ashville Cemetery on June 19, 2003. This is a fairly small cemetery, probably dating back to the 1830s when Ashville was founded. Many of the tombstones were in good condition, but some have seen their share of weathering and vandalism. The oldest tombstone we were able to locate belonged to Catherine Hott, dating back to 1835. Her husband Jacob was a veteran of the War of 1812. Veterans of the Civil War are buried within the cemetery grounds as well. The cemetery seemed to be actively used as far as we could tell.
Location Information: Active Cemetery
Ashville Cemetery is located on Circleville Avenue on the outskirts of Ashville; Pickaway County.
Photographs
Ashville Cemetery's sign along Circleville Avenue.
Some of the tombstones near the center of the cemetery.
A large evergreen was in the middle of the cemetery.
Looking toward the rear of the cemetery, you can see a veteran's marker.
The cemetery was bordered by a cornfield on two sides.
The knocked over stone for Rosanna Morgan. She died on March 17, 1852 at 24-years-old. The veteran's marker may be may be for her father George, who served during the War of 1812.
The tombstone of Civil War veteran Benjamin Pontius, who died on January 10, 1878 at 62-years-old.
One of the cemetery's large trees.
William Grant's tombstone. He died on August 20, 1864 at 61. Records indicate he served during the War of 1812.
The tombstone of Catharine Hott, wife of Jacob Hott. Catharine died on March 11, 1835 days before her 38th birthday. Jacob was a veteran of the War of 1812.