Ashley I O O F Cemetery (Sad Shape in 2000 ), Washington County, Illinois

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Washington County, Illinois

Sad Shape Situation
Ashley I O O F Cemetery
I O O F Cemetery - Ashley is located on the western edge of
Ashley, Washington County, Illinois. It is just to the south
of U S Rte 51 / IL Rte 15 and access is at Vermont Road (26920 E).
This cemetery is adjacent to Old Ashley Cemetery.
There is not a cemetery sign at this location.

Commentary

Even our cemeteries that are still in use today are prone to devastation. Case in point is the Ashley IOOF Cemetery located just outside of Ashley, Washington County, Illinois. Here are some of the pictures that I took in the early spring of 2000. Some stones lay on the ground, some propped up against trees, some missing parts, some covered by weeds and debris. It is a shame that this is allowed to happen, but, without letters to our legislators it will continue. It is up to all of us, as family historians to make a difference. Won't you please take the time and make the effort to make that difference?

Marci Lamar Kasen
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