Ideas: East Cleveland Township Cemetery Refurbishment

Since the 1850s, some of the most famous people in Cleveland were buried in the East Cleveland Township Cemetery - including soldiers from every war America fought, from the Revolutionary War straight through to Vietnam. But over the years, it became neglected; forgotten. Now, a group of volunteers is not only refurbishing the 12 acres, but is going to take ownership as well. It's a story of honoring the past by working hard in the present.

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[iswtmio]

this is pretty cool, at least the dead are finally getting the rememberance and respect that they worked their whole lives for.

[HominyKisses]

What a wonderful story. I was born in East Cleveland and this meant a lot to me. Thank you to all the volunteers who are doing this wonderful work.

[juschill08]

I am from east cleveland and I remember seeing the cemetery from the rapid train as a child and later found out that some of the collinwood children were buried there I'm glad to see someone taking care of it now god bless you all