GSMC Code: PY084   WPA Code: No. 77

 

SHAARD# CR-49-65.

 

Headstones read: 27 August, 2003 by Dave Wright  --  Genealogical Society of Marion County

  

Location:  Cemetery is located on what used to be the Vorhies farm on the west side of Bluff Road, between two homes.  The cemetery is on a hill and not visible from the road, with only a concrete steps leading to a narrow gate and the top of the enbankment.  It is surrounded by an old chain link fence, with a double gate opening into the driveway of the neighbor to the north.  The neighbor is new to the area but reports commercial lawn care companies paid by the “city” (Perry Township Trustee?) have mowed, supplemented by mowing by the neighbor himself.

All 16 tombstones are located toward the back (West) of the lot which is about 60’ x 250’ in length.  Most stones face the East.  The neighbor believes the lot contains many now unmarked graves on the front two thirds. 

 

Mausoleum?  There is a small brick structure, about 10’ square, with a rounded brick roof on the NW corner with no inscriptions or identification facing the South.  It presumably is a small mausoleum.  Portions of the brick are covered with a thin masonry coat, presumably to help preserve the brick and mortar structure.  Three circular air vents are present, one on the front and two on the rear.  The neighbor reports an open wood door can be seen from their side of the structure.  The building is.  Six iron pieces are mortared around on the front and appear to be part of the original door frame.  Rounded, decorative tile remains on the SW top corner.