Presentation of grave markings will take place
at historic Ramsey-Paxton Cemetery
By Chuck Gibson
LOVELAND, OH (May 4, 2022) – A historic grave dedication will take place at Ramsey-Paxton Cemetery this Saturday, May 7, at 1:00 p.m.
Ramsey – Paxton Cemetery marker. (Stock image)
The Clough Valley Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) partnering with Ramsey-Paxton Cemetery Association and the Cincinnati Chapter Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) will be marking graves for Thomas Paxton, John Ramsey, and Isabella Ramsey. The American Legion Post #256 and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post #5749 are partners in this special grave dedication ceremony.
There will be a historical presentation by the sons of the American Revolution at the cemetery located at 206 Ramsey Court, Loveland, OH 45140. The ceremony will include a parade and bagpiper.
Public is encouraged to BRING YOUR OWN LAWN CHAIR.
It is worthy to note the restoration of this historic Ramsey-Paxton Cemetery was made possible by a matching grant partnership of the Loveland Legacy Foundation with the Ramsey-Paxton Cemetery Association. The two partnered together to provide the last of the necessary funding for the restoration project during 2019.
Ramsey-Paxton Grave Dedication
- Saturday, May 7, 2022
- 12:30 p.m. – Historical Presentation at the cemetery
- 12:45 p.m. – Parade from While Pillars Homestead led by Bagpiper Robert Reid
- 1:00 p.m. Grave dedication (Rain or Shine)
- Ramsey-Paxton Cemetery at 206 Ramsey Ct., Loveland, OH 45140
(NOTE: If inclement weather, ceremony will be moved to American Legion Post 256 located at 897 Oakland Rd, Loveland, OH 45140 – across from St. Columban Church)
Please contact Rob Geiger at: geigercounter@hotmail.com with any questions.
