Near Limaville in Stark County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Deer Creek Quaker Cemetery

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, November 16, 2014

1. Deer Creek Quaker Cemetery Marker

Inscription. Deer Creek Quaker Cemetery was established on land donated by Isaac Coates, who brought his family from Chester County, Pennsylvania to settle in Lexington Township in 1820. The name Deer Creek comes from the nearby stream and it signifies the numerous deer that have abounded in the vicinity. The cemetery sits across from the former Deer Creek Quaker Meeting House. Isaac Coates is among the pioneers laid to rest here.

Erected 2002 by Lexington Township Trustees and The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 10-76.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection, and the Quakerism series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1820.

Location. 40° 59.285′ N, 81° 10.331′ W. Marker is near Limaville, Ohio, in Stark County. Marker is at the intersection of McCallum Avenue Northeast and German Church Road, on the right when traveling south on McCallum Avenue Northeast. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Alliance OH 44601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Atwater Coal Company Mine Disaster (approx. 2½ miles away); Marlborough Quaker Burying Grounds & Meeting House

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(approx. 3.1 miles away); Lexington Quaker Cemetery (approx. 3.6 miles away); Spanish American War Veterans (approx. 4.9 miles away); The Deceased of Co. F. 115th Ohio Volunteer Infantry (approx. 5 miles away); The Sultana Tragedy (approx. 5 miles away); Mabel Hartzell (approx. 5.3 miles away); Alliance-Birthplace of Ohio's State Flower - The Scarlet Carnation (approx. 5.7 miles away).

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, November 16, 2014

2. Deer Creek Quaker Cemetery Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 608 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 16, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.