Lima in Allen County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Site Of Lima's First Cemetery
and burial place of Pvt. Elijah Stites 1758-1843
Photographed By Michael Baker, March 14, 2016
1. Site Of Lima's First Cemetery Marker
Lima's
First cemetery
and burial place of
Pvt. Elijah Stites
1758-1843
Minute Man
of the Revolution
who served in the
Essex County Militia
1st Regiment New Jersey.
Erected 1954 by Lima Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list.
Location. 40° 44.528′ N, 84° 6.129′ W. Marker is in Lima, Ohio, in Allen County. Marker is on Central Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lima OH 45801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Historic House (within shouting distance of this marker); Adam Welty Park (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Interurban Era (about 700 feet away); Faurot Opera House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Allen County, Ohio (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Old Bell (approx. 0.2 miles away); Allen County Courthouse
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Photographed By Michael Baker, March 14, 2016
2. Site Of Lima's First Cemetery Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2016, by Michael Baker of Lima, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,007 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 15, 2016, by Michael Baker of Lima, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
