This cache
is a part of our "Forever Family" series.
What is
known today as Union Cemetery, first became a burial site in 1806
when Northwest Territory pioneer and Revolutionary War veteran
Balser Hess was buried there on the site of his family farm.
Additional members of the Hess family and other families were
buried at the site over the next 40 years. In 1847, Union Cemetery
was established on land purchased from the Hess family. In 1946,
more acreage was purchased, thus establishing what is known as New
Union Cemetery on the west side of Olentangy River Road while Old
Union Cemetery was on the east side of the
road.
Union
Cemetery is home to many famous individuals. A few names that might
be recognized are "Woody" Hayes, coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes
for 28 seasons; Dave Thomas, founder of Wendy's food chain; Major
League catcher and coach "Hank" Gowdy; Civil War Congressional
Medal of Honor Recipient Pvt. Joel Parsons. There is much history
to be appreciated here.
The cemetery
gates close at 8:00pm, so plan accordingly. Since the cache is a
micro, you'll need to BYOP. And, as always, please be respectful of
the area and it's residents.