Union Cemetery-Beatty Park, cemetery in Steubenville, Ohio
Union Cemetery-Beatty Park is a burial ground and public park in Steubenville, Ohio, spanning nearly 200 acres with monuments, mature trees, and maintained pathways. The grounds feature headstones of varying sizes and styles that together document the history of multiple generations of residents.
The cemetery was established in 1854 after the town's older burial grounds became too crowded or surrounded by buildings. The site grew gradually from its initial size of about 48 acres to its current span of nearly 200 acres as the city expanded and demand increased.
The cemetery is a place where the community preserves and honors its history through remembrance. Visitors can see old headstones with inscriptions and symbols that tell stories of past lives and show how residents used this space to pay respect to the deceased.
The grounds are open to the public daily and easily walkable, with maintained pathways throughout the space. Early morning is the best time to visit when the surroundings are quiet and peaceful, making it easier to read the inscriptions on the stones.
The grounds are known for regular events such as guided tours led by local historians and seasonal celebrations including Halloween activities and Christmas decorations. These gatherings show how the cemetery grounds bring the community together and make history come alive in deeply personal ways.
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