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Ohio City / Monroe Street Cemetery

Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 21, 2019
1. Ohio City side of marker
Inscription. Ohio City, also, Monroe Street Cemetery. . Ohio City was originally part of Brooklyn Township, which was founded by Richard Lord and Josiah Barber in 1818. The township population increased rapidly with the completion of the Ohio Canal in 1832. The “City of Ohio” became an independent, incorporated and municipality on March 3, 1836, two days before Cleveland, and remained so until June 5, 1854, when it was annexed to Cleveland. Barber was the first Mayor of Ohio City and Lord served as Mayor in 1843. Historic borders of the city were Lake Erie on the north, the Cuyahoga River on the east, Walworth Run (Train Avenue) on the south, and West 58th Street on the west. Ohio City became well known for shipbuilding and the manufacturing of iron products such as steam engines and locomotives. , In January 1836, Barber and Lord sold a six-acre parcel for $160 that was to be used “forever as a public burying ground.” When Ohio City incorporated, the township cemetery became the city cemetery. Ohio City’s council established the cemetery’s rules and regulations, appointed a sexton, arranged for the ground to be platted, and purchased a hearse. After annexation by Cleveland, the cemetery became known as “the west side cemetery” and, later, the Monroe Street Cemetery. Under Cleveland’s charge, the cemetery was landscaped, protected by patrolmen, and fenced to keep out wandering hogs. Until the late 1890s, Monroe Street was the only public cemetery on Cleveland’s west side. Architect Joseph Ireland designed the cemetery’s Gothic Revival gateway arch (1874). Architect Walter Blythe designed the cemetery’s gatehouse, also in the Gothic Revival style (1876). . This historical marker was erected in 2010 by Monroe Street Cemetery Foundation and The Ohio Historical Society. It is in Cleveland in Cuyahoga County Ohio
Ohio City was originally part of Brooklyn Township, which was
founded by Richard Lord and Josiah Barber in 1818. The township
population increased rapidly with the completion of the Ohio Canal
in 1832. The “City of Ohio” became an independent, incorporated
and
municipality on March 3, 1836, two days before Cleveland, and
remained so until June 5, 1854, when it was annexed to Cleveland.
Barber was the first Mayor of Ohio City and Lord served as Mayor
in 1843. Historic borders of the city were Lake Erie on the north,
the Cuyahoga River on the east, Walworth Run (Train Avenue) on
the south, and West 58th Street on the west.
Ohio City
became
well known for shipbuilding and the manufacturing of iron products
such as steam engines and locomotives.
In January 1836, Barber and Lord sold a six-acre parcel for $160 that
was to be used “forever as a public burying ground.” When Ohio City
incorporated, the township cemetery became the city cemetery. Ohio
City’s council established the cemetery’s rules and regulations, appointed
a sexton, arranged for the ground to be platted, and purchased a
hearse. After 
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2. Monroe Street Cemetery side of marker
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annexation by Cleveland, the cemetery became known as
“the west side cemetery” and, later, the Monroe Street Cemetery.
Under Cleveland’s charge, the cemetery was landscaped, protected by
patrolmen, and fenced to keep out wandering hogs. Until the late
1890s, Monroe Street was the only public cemetery on Cleveland’s
west side. Architect Joseph Ireland designed the cemetery’s Gothic
Revival gateway arch (1874). Architect Walter Blythe designed the
cemetery’s gatehouse, also in the Gothic Revival style (1876).
Erected 2010 by Monroe Street Cemetery Foundation and The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 97-18.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Political Subdivisions • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series list. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1836.
Location. 41° 28.731′ N, 81° 42.39′ W. Marker is in Cleveland, Ohio, in Cuyahoga County. Marker is at the intersection of Monroe Avenue and West 32nd Street, on the left when traveling west on Monroe Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cleveland OH 44113, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Welcome to Monroe Street Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); Saint Ignatius High School
Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 21, 2019
3. Monroe Street Cemetery Entrance Arch
Architect Joseph Ireland designed the cemetery’s Gothic Revival gateway arch (1874). The gatehouse is behind it on the right. The historical marker is just our of frame on the left, inside the fence line.
(approx. ¼ mile away); John W. Heisman Birth Site (approx. 0.4 miles away); Market Square (approx. 0.4 miles away); LGBT Civil Rights Movement (approx. ¾ mile away); St. John’s Episcopal Church (approx. ¾ mile away); The Cleveland Skyline (approx. 0.8 miles away); Industrial River Valley (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cleveland.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 21, 2019
4. Monroe Street Cemetery Gatehouse
Architect Walter Blythe designed the cemetery’s gatehouse, also in the Gothic Revival style. This view is from the marker.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 21, 2019
5. Ohio City / Monroe Street Cemetery Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 20, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 118 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 20, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.