A Reenactment; Fort Laurens, Ohio's Only Revolutionary Fort          Bolivar/Zoar Canal Hiking & Biking Trail         Bolivar Dam Located on Sandy Creek           The Old Route 82 Iron Bridge at Zoar                        Picturesque Tuscarawas River                                    Restored Buildings at Zoar Village Founded In 1817 By German Religious Dissenters
Home

History of Lawrence Township
 Improvement Committee
 Elected Officials
 Employees
 Cemeteries
Maps
 Police & Fire
 Community Info
 Township Newsletter
 Recreation
 Zoning
 Contact Information
Minutes of Township Meetings
Other Links
Recycling
Event Calendar
 

 

Handicapped accessible

 

   Cemetery Rules
   Cemetery Fees

cc

The Trustees are required to oversee all cemeteries in the Township and provide for their management.
There are four cemeteries in the township, one of which is a private Catholic cemetery. They are:
  • Fort Laurens Cemetery is the only active cemetery in the township and it is located South of the Village of Bolivar on Fort Laurens Road directly across from Fort Laurens State Memorial.

    Fort Laurens Cemetery has an honored role in our annual Memorial Day Parade and Services.
    Shown above is Justin E. Huth World War II veteran and lifetime resident of  Lawrence Township giving his last salute.
     
     
  • Zutavern Church Cemetery is located approximately two miles on Zutavern Church Road from Fort Laurens Road.
     
  • Barr Cemetery is located on French Hill Road approximately 1/2 mile from Towpath Road.
     
  • St Peters Church Cemetery is located approximately 1 1/2 miles on St. Peters Church Road from Fort Laurens Road. It is privately owned by the Catholic Church diocese in Columbus, Ohio.

   

Disclaimer - Lawrence Township has made every effort to make certain that information contained on this website is accurate and up to date. This information is subject to change without notification. We cannot be responsible for any inaccuracies or omissions.