Stonewall Cemetery Park
Location
2375 Stonewall Cemetery Rd SW
Lancaster, OH 43130
Hours
Open Year-Round, Dawn to Dusk
About the Park
1+ acres in Hocking Township in the southwest-central part of the county.
The site was acquired 1998 by transfer from Hocking Township Trustees.
Some of the activities you can enjoy at this park are viewing Stonewall Cemetery, birding and nature watching, photography, hiking or walking, dog walking, playing in the natural play areas, picnicking.
Park Features
In 1817, Nathaniel Wilson III set aside land as a family burial ground. Wilson began construction of the 7′-high sandstone walls in 1838, building them in the shape of a dodecagon with the entrance facing geodetic true north. The wall is considered one of the best examples of dry-stone masonry in Ohio.
The site was deeded to President Monroe in 1817 and his successors forever in trust for Nathaniel Wilson and heirs. No evidence has been found that Monroe ever accepted the deed. That is why it has also been called the Presidents’ Cemetery even though no president has been buried in it.
Read more about Stonewall Cemetery
Trails
There are no trail at this location.
Shelters & Facilities
Picnic Shelter
There is no picnic shelter at this location.
Picnic Tables
There is a picnic table and three benches near the parking area.
Map & Directions
Use the map above to get directions to this park. To view a Fairfield County map showing all Fairfield County Park District parks, see Map of Locations.
Location
2375 Stonewall Cemetery Rd SW
Lancaster, OH 43130
Directions from Lancaster: From the corner of N Memorial Dr (US-33) and W Main St (US-22), drive west toward Circleville on Lincoln Av (US-22, Cincinnati-Zanesville Rd SW) approximately 2.1 miles. Turn left onto Stonewall Cemetery Rd SW; drive 0.5 miles. The entrance is on the right.
1+ acres in Hocking Township in the southwest-central part of the county.
The site was acquired 1998 by transfer from Hocking Township Trustees.
Some of the activities you can enjoy at this park are viewing Stonewall Cemetery, birding and nature watching, photography, hiking or walking, dog walking, playing in the natural play areas, picnicking.
Park Features
In 1817, Nathaniel Wilson III set aside land as a family burial ground. Wilson began construction of the 7′-high sandstone walls in 1838, building them in the shape of a dodecagon with the entrance facing geodetic true north. The wall is considered one of the best examples of dry-stone masonry in Ohio.
The site was deeded to President Monroe in 1817 and his successors forever in trust for Nathaniel Wilson and heirs. No evidence has been found that Monroe ever accepted the deed. That is why it has also been called the Presidents’ Cemetery even though no president has been buried in it.
Read more about Stonewall Cemetery
Trails
There are no trail at this location.
Shelters & Facilities
Picnic Shelter
There is no picnic shelter at this location.
Picnic Tables
There is a picnic table and three benches near the parking area.
Map & Directions
Use the map above to get directions to this park. To view a Fairfield County map showing all Fairfield County Park District parks, see Map of Locations.
Location
2375 Stonewall Cemetery Rd SW
Lancaster, OH 43130
Directions from Lancaster: From the corner of N Memorial Dr (US-33) and W Main St (US-22), drive west toward Circleville on Lincoln Av (US-22, Cincinnati-Zanesville Rd SW) approximately 2.1 miles. Turn left onto Stonewall Cemetery Rd SW; drive 0.5 miles. The entrance is on the right.
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