The Watkins Cemetery is located on Cemetery Road, just off of Watkins-California Road approximately 3/10 of a mile
south of Watkins Road and was first used in 1817. The cemetery is maintained by the Township and many of the
older monuments have been repaired and straightened in recent years.
According to
The History
of Union County, Ohio the
first burial occurred here in 1817 with the death of a child of Ephraim Burroughs followed by Sarah, a daughter of Pierce Lamphere.
No monuments for either of these individuals are found in the cemetery today. The earliest death date found on any remaining monuments is 1829.
CEMETERY FEES
As of 11 July 2017
Township Resident: $250
Non-Resident, but owns land in the Township: $750
Non-Resident: $2,000
CEMETERY RULES
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The Bouic Cemetery is located on the east side of State Road approximately 2/10th of a mile north of Long Road. The cemetery has sometimes been referred to as the Providence Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
The cemetery was first used in 1860 and closed in 1924. The cemetery is maintained by the Township.
According to
The History
of Union County, Ohio, the land was originally donated by John H.P. Bouic, an early settler in the area.