Washington Court House in Fayette County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Old Washington Cemetery
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 18, 2010
1. Old Washington Cemetery Marker
Washington Court House was founded in 1810 by American Revolutionary War veterans from the state of Virginia. They also established Washington Cemetery in 1810 and located it in what was originally the southern part of the town. With the coming of the railroad, the cemetery's size was reduced to what is now approximately half an acre of land containing one hundred and twelve headstones. One of the prominent people buried in the cemetery is Judge Wade Loofborough, known for his interest in the utopian socialist society called Fourierism. He purchased land in Clermont County to establish the society, but it failed. Loofborough eventually became a respected judge and lawyer in Fayette County. Other distinguished people buried here include veterans of the American Revolution and the War of 1812.
Erected 2008 by Fayette County Travel and Tourism and The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 7-24.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Political Subdivisions • Settlements & Settlers • War of 1812 • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1810.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. World War Veterans Bridge (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fayette County War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); War Savings Quota (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fayette County Court House / Washington Court House Riot of 1894 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fayette County World War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Veterans Memorial Park (approx. ¼ mile away); To Our Veterans (approx. ¼ mile away); The Barney Kelly House (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington Court House.
Also see . . .
1. Fourierism. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on June 27, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Fourierism & the Socialists. Ralph Waldo Emerson website entry (Submitted on February 22, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By Alex Krempasky, May 10, 2023
2. Old Washington Cemetery Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 18, 2010
3. Old Washington Cemetery and Marker
County courthouse at upper right distance.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 18, 2010
4. Old Washington Cemetery and Marker
Looking ENE.
Photographed By Alex Krempasky, May 10, 2023
5. Old Washington Cemetery with Marker In the distance
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 18, 2010
6. Wade Loofborough/Loofbourrow Grave Marker
In Old Washington Cemetery.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 22, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,192 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 22, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on May 14, 2023, by Alex Krempasky of Obetz, Ohio. 3, 4. submitted on February 22, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 5. submitted on May 14, 2023, by Alex Krempasky of Obetz, Ohio. 6. submitted on February 22, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
