This page was created for Woodland Cemetery Association, Inc to oversee the perpetual care of the cemetery. There has been much confusion over the years of the cemetery's name as to whether it is Woodland or Woodlawn. After research it was confirmed that the Kentucky General Assembly which was begun and held in the city of Frankfort on Monday December 31st 1877 founded the Woodland Cemetery. Found
ers: H C Bruce, Socrates Ruggles, L B Byard, T B Harrison, T B Stricklett, J W Darrow, James R Pugh, John C Ingram, T W Mitchell, and W C Halbert. Currently the association has five members. Plummer(President), Mary Highfield (Director), Lynda Polley (Director), Mary Hampton (Director), Kenny Claxon (Director), Ben Harrison (Treasurer). These new members were certified in 2011 by Elaine Walker, Secretary of State of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and recorded March 14th, 2011 in the office of Glenda K Himes (Lewis County Clerk) in the Articles of Incorporation Book #3 Page 342. Among those buried in this historic cemetery are George Morgan Thomas and Samuel J. Congress. There are decorated military veterans, other prominent officials and business men and women who were founding fathers of Vanceburg and Lewis County. Two former cemeteries located in the flood plain of Vanceburg were transferred to Woodland Cemetery (years are unknown). There is a phenomenal view of Vanceburg, and the Ohio River from the front of the cemetery. Any pictures or other information is welcomed. Donations are needed to help upkeep this beautiful and historical cemetery. If you would like to make a donation,please send donations to Woodland Cemetery PO Box 454 Vanceburg, KY 41179 in care of Ben Harrison. Donations are very much appreciated.
