Mound Cemetery, Marietta

Very old cemetery with the historic mound in the center where you can take steps to the top.

A truly ancient cemetary. Several of the tombstones predate the American Revolution. The centerpiece is the mound itself, overgrown with old-growth trees. Even if you don't have family buried in this cemetary, I would pay it a visit.

To think that my grandfather is buried with the likes of important pioneers (Col. Whipple, Dr. Samuel Hildreth, Rufus Putnam, etc.) that founded Marietta in what was then the Northwest Territories and the beautiful mound is amazing. This is one of the most beautiful cemeteries I have ever visited. I have visited quite a few. I have been here numerous times, but this visit was brought to you by “The Pioneers” by David McCullough .

This is a must stop for anyone that is in or around Marietta, Ohio... not only does the Cemetery have tons of early Pioneer, Revolutionary War folks buried in it, by the Hopewell Indian Mound which has been preserved is absolutely amazing to see.... with the Mound Ring and Trench surrounding the Burial Mound, you will be totally thrilled with this visit...

Benoni Hurlburt, my 6x Great Grandfather, remembered at the Revolutionary War Veteran's Memorial. Scalped by Indians searching for food by Blennerhassett Island. Grave at Farmer's Castle lost to time and the plow.