Marion Cemetery Receiving Vault
Marion Cemetery Receiving Vault, Gothic Revival receiving vault in Marion Cemetery, Ohio, US.
The limestone receiving vault features pointed arches, iron gates, and a slate roof within the grounds of Marion Cemetery at Delaware Avenue.
Constructed between 1875 and 1924, architect D.W. Gibbs designed this structure to provide secure temporary storage for deceased individuals during winter months.
The receiving vault reflects nineteenth-century funeral practices and architectural preferences through its Gothic Revival design and detailed stone craftsmanship.
Located at coordinates 40.576111, -83.122083, the vault maintains its original function as a temporary repository within Marion Cemetery's grounds.
President Warren G. Harding and his wife Florence remained in this vault under military guard from 1923 until their permanent memorial completion in 1927.
Location: Marion
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
Made from material: limestone
GPS coordinates: 40.57611,-83.12208
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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