Monroe Township in Johnstown in Licking County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Bigelow Cemetery
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Bigelow Cemetery War Veterans
Photographed by Craig Doda, September 27, 2025
1. Bigelow Cemetery side of marker
In 1810, Dr. Oliver Bigelow from Lansing, New York purchased a 4,000 acre tract of land in Monroe Township for $10,000. Dr. Bigelow planned to build a town. After mapping out streets, the town square, and a cemetery, he named the village Johnstown. Dr. Bigelow was the town's first medical doctor and the first mayor. He died on November 5, 1817 and was buried in Bigelow Cemetery. Located in the southwest corner of the village, the cemetery became the resting place for more than 275 early residents as well as veterans of three wars. Their grave markers, though weathered by the seasons, serve as a reminder of their great contributions to their community and the nation.
Revolutionary War
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Erected 2013 by Village of Johnstown / American Legion Post 254 / Johnstown Historical Society / The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 17-45.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War of 1812 • War, US Civil • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 5, 1817.
Location. 40° 9.147′ N, 82° 41.426′ W. Marker is in Johnstown, Ohio, in Licking County. It is in Monroe Township. It can be reached from West Maple Street west of North Williams Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 180 W Maple St, Johnstown OH 43031, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Columbus Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World,
Photographed by Craig Doda, September 27, 2025
2. Bigelow Cemetery War Veterans side of marker
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Johnstown Cemetery Revolutionary War Soldiers (within shouting distance of this marker); American Legion Post 254 Wall of Honor (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Johnstown Cemetery / War Veterans (about 500 feet away); VFW Post 3097 Veterans Memorial (approx. Ό mile away); Monroe Township Hall (approx. 0.3 miles away); Pauline Chambers Yost (approx. 0.3 miles away); Johnstown (approx. half a mile away); Alexandria (approx. 5.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Johnstown.
Photographed by Craig Doda, September 27, 2025
3. Bigelow Cemetery / Bigelow Cemetery War Veterans Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 30, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 78 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 28, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
