HISTORY
In 1848, Ohio passed a law regulating cemeteries in the state, making provisions for the incorporation of cemetery associations and requiring the registration of cemetery lots. On September 25, 1866, county records show a sale of 9.75 acres to the New London Cemetery Association establishing a new cemetery in Shandon, Ohio. One of the earliest activities of the new cemetery was to re-inte
r persons from the old cemetery, which can be verified from records showing persons who died in 1837. Many people from the Country’s wars are buried here including veterans from the Mexican War, Civil War, WWI, and WWII. Two internationally known doctors of science are interred in the cemetery along with regionally known professionals, businesspersons, farmers and good citizens of Morgan Township. The number of graves in the cemetery has grown slowly and steadily with the passage of time. The original 9.75 acres have been expanded in 1982 and 1986 to a total of 16.75 acres. Through generous donations and wise investing, the New London Cemetery Association, comprised of 12 Directors, is committed to providing a peaceful, serene place to honor the past generations, to serve present families in time of need and to provide for future maintenance and growth of this historic cemetery.
