Remarkable Ohio

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Below is a complete listing of all Ohio Historical Markers. To find a detailed marker listing including text, photographs, and locations, click on a county below. Our listing is updated by the markers program as new markers are installed and older markers are reported damaged or missing.

7-24 Old Washington Cemetery

Side A: Washington Court House was founded in 1810 by American Revolutionary War veterans from the state of Virginia. They also established Washington Cemetery in 1810 and located it in what was originally the southern part of the town. With the coming of the railroad, the cemetery’s size was reduced to what is now approximately half an acre of land containing one hundred and twelve headstones. One of the prominent people buried in the cemetery is Judge Wade Loofborough, known for his interest in the utopian socialist society called Fourierism. He purchased land in Clermont County to establish the society, but it failed. Loofborough eventually became a respected judge and lawyer in Fayette County. Other distinguished people buried here include veterans of the American Revolution and the War of 1812.
Side B: Same
Sponsors: Fayette County Travel and Tourism and The Ohio Historical Society
Address: W. East St, W of S. Hinde Street, 
Washington Court House, 
OH, 
43160
Location: Old Washington Cemetery, dead end of W. East Street and the railroad right of way
Latitude: 39.5336090
Longitude: -83.4410450