Oak Hill in Jackson County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Evans Cemetery
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The 1818 Welsh Pioneers
Photographed by Craig Doda, August 9, 2026
1. Evans Cemetery side of marker
Evans Cemetery
In August 1818, a group of six interrelated Welsh families, led by John Jones (Tirbach) landed in Gallipolis. They journeyed from Cardiganshire, South Wales destined for the Welsh settlement at Paddy's Run, near Cincinnati. Following their decision to remain here instead, they built cabins in the Symmes Creek Valley on the old Welsh road between Centerville and Oak Hill. The group became the nucleus for later Welsh settlement, as the area became known as "Little Cardiganshire." Evans Cemetery is on land set aside by John Jones, later owned by grandson Timothy Evans. Approximately 50 souls lie here, several in unmarked graves.
The 1818 Welsh Pioneers
John Jones (Tirbach) wife Eleanor, and children Timothy and Jane. John Evans (Penlanlas), wife Mary, and children John J., Eleanor, and William (an infant Evans died en route). Evan Evans (Ty Mawr), wife Susannah and child. David and Elizabeth Evans, siblings of Evan Evans. Lewis Davis (Rhiwlas), wife Mariah and children David and John. William Williams (Pantfallen), wife Margaret and nine children. Thomas Evans and wife and four children.
"Here theylived, labored, and died; and many sleep in the little cemetery on the hillside."
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Erected 2020 by Madog Center for Welsh Studies; Families of George Evans, Wayne Evans & Stanley K. Evans; The Ohio History Connection. (Marker Number 11-40.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • 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 August 1818.
Location. 38° 54.904′ N, 82° 28.852′ W. Marker is in Oak Hill, Ohio, in Jackson County. It is at the intersection of Moriah Road (County Route 5) and Cooper-Hollow Road (County Route 119), on the right when traveling south on Moriah Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4981 Co Rd 5, Oak Hill OH 45656, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southern Ohio Hill Country. It is also in the American Midwest, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the
Photographed by Craig Doda, August 9, 2026
2. The 1818 Welsh Pioneers side of marker
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Moriah Church / Moriah Presbyterian Church (approx. 2 miles away); James W. McDaniel (approx. 4.9 miles away); The World's Largest Acorn (approx. 4.9 miles away); Roland T. Crace Jr (approx. 4.9 miles away); Sergeant Donald R. Long (approx. 4.9 miles away); Oak Hill's Finest Servicemen (approx. 4.9 miles away); Central Memorial Park (approx. 4.9 miles away); The Oak Hill Community Hospital (approx. 4.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oak Hill.
Photographed by Craig Doda, August 9, 2026
3. Evans Cemetery
Photographed by Craig Doda, August 9, 2026
4. Evans Cemetery
Photographed by Craig Doda, August 9, 2026
5. Evans Cemetery Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 17, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
