Searching for a Cemetery
Ready to go into the field? These websites can help you locate the gravesite you are looking for.
Burial Records with GPS
BillionGraves
BillionGraves is a comprehensive online platform dedicated to preserving and providing access to cemetery records worldwide. It offers a searchable database of headstone images and transcriptions, all linked to GPS coordinates, enabling users to locate gravesites and gather information about the deceased.
Historical Cemetery Index
Ohio Genealogical Society
The Ohio Genealogical Society’s Cemetery Search tool allows users to locate Ohio cemeteries by entering part of the cemetery name, county, and/or township. The search results provide location details and other pertinent information about the cemeteries, though they do not include burial records.
Public Access Mapping System
Ohio History Connection
The Ohio History Connection’s Online Mapping System is a GIS web application that provides qualified professionals with instant access to the State Historic Preservation Office’s data, allowing users to query and view maps of inventory data, create maps, and export tabular data.
Historical Plat Maps
Ohio County WPA Cemetery Plat Maps
Browse the Ohio County cemetery plat maps, courtesy of the Limestones blog. The navigation can be a bit challenging, but there is a lot of good information on the site.