Be Respectful

• This is a burial ground and sacred place.

• Please behave respectfully and speak quietly while visiting.

Do Not Disturb Graves

• Do not sit, stand, or lean on headstones.

• All the markers are over 100 years old and can easily break.

• Do not attempt to move stones or clean them.

Stay on Open Paths

• Walk carefully and watch where you step.

• Some graves may be unmarked or hidden below the ground, an may be overgrown by vegetation during the summer months.

Leave Everything As You Found It

• Do not remove stones, flowers, or artifacts.

• Do not leave trash behind.

• Please pack out anything you bring with you.

Protect the Historic Site

• Do not climb fences, monuments, or structures.

• Metal detecting or digging is not allowed.

Respect the Land and Neighbors

• This cemetery is located in a rural area on private or protected land, we prefer anyone visiting would plan to do so when the crops have been harvested in the fall. It is about a half mile walk back to the cemetery from the gravel road. Please do not attempt to drive back to the cemetery unless you secure permission from the landowner. 

• Please park only in a safe area and avoid blocking roads or farm access.

Help Preserve the History

If you notice damage to a grave marker or the property, please report it through the contact information on this website.

Thank you for helping protect this cemetery so future generations can learn about the early families who lived and died here!