Chandler Monuments

10/24/2026

🪦 **A Walk Through Local History | Eastern Cemetery**

There's something special about walking through a cemetery in a small community like Summerfield, Ohio.

Every monument represents a life lived, a family remembered, and a story worth preserving. Some names have been part of our community for generations, while others remind us of individuals whose lives and service reached far beyond Noble County.

🇺🇸Among those remembered at Eastern Cemetery are veterans who answered the call to serve our country, including Dr. Glen Brown Taylor, a Summerfield native who served overseas during World War I.

As you watch this short tour of Eastern Cemetery, take a moment to appreciate the beautiful countryside, the generations of families represented here, and the history preserved in these monuments.

❤️ **You might even recognize a familiar family name.**

We'd love to hear from you! Do you have loved ones buried at Eastern Cemetery, or memories of growing up in Summerfield? Share your stories in the comments.

**Honoring our local history—one cemetery at a time.**

**Chandler Monuments**
*Creating Enduring Memories*

10/23/2026

✨ **Cemetery Spotlight: Eastern Cemetery**
📍 Summerfield • Marion Township • Noble County, Ohio

**A village’s first merchant. A mill that helped build a community. A town that disappeared.**

The people remembered at Eastern Cemetery connect us to some fascinating chapters of local history.

Among them is **James W. Shankland (1800–1879)**, identified in the 1887 Noble County history as Summerfield’s first merchant. He arrived in the village in 1827 and, with Charles W. Moseley, helped build its first dwelling and horse-powered mills.

Also buried here is **William Earhart (1808–1895)**. In 1840, he and his brother began building a steam gristmill at a place that became known as **Steamtown**. The mill expanded into processing wool, and a small community grew around it.

But communities can disappear even when their stories endure. By 1887, the county historian reported that Steamtown’s mill, store, and shop were gone.

Today, Eastern Cemetery preserves the names of people whose lives helped shape the communities around us.

**Do you have family buried at Eastern Cemetery—or a family story about Summerfield or Steamtown? Share it in the comments.**

Honoring our local history—one cemetery at a time.

**Chandler Monuments**
*Creating Enduring Memories*

10/21/2026

When a final date or additional inscription is needed, cemetery lettering can often be completed on site. We inspect the stone and match the existing lettering as closely as possible in size, style, depth and finish.

This close-up shows why careful preparation matters.

Contact Chandler Monuments for an inspection and estimate.

10/15/2026

🪦 A monument can communicate much more than names and dates. In this five-photo carousel, show: meaningful artwork; a verse; a service or hobby symbol; a portrait etching; and a distinctive granite color or finish.

✏️ The best design is not necessarily the most elaborate. It is the one that feels true to the person being remembered.

Save this post for future planning or message us with a design question.

10/08/2026

A meaningful monument does not need to be chosen in a hurry. Beginning the conversation this fall gives your family time to consider granite colors, lettering, artwork, photographs and the story you want the memorial to tell.

It also leaves time for cemetery approval, design work and production before spring installation schedules become busy. We are always glad to explain the process without pressure.

Chandler Monuments — Creating Enduring Memories.
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10/07/2026

🪦 Cemetery Spotlight: Hiramsburg Cemetery
Noble Township • Noble County, Ohio

This week’s Cemetery Spotlight takes us to Hiramsburg Cemetery, near Belle Valley in Noble County.

The quiet countryside surrounding the cemetery today holds nearly 190 years of local history.

Hiramsburg was laid out on November 5, 1836, by Hiram Calvert, for whom the community was named. The original village contained just 20 lots, with additional sections added in 1838 and 1858. A post office was established in 1837 and continued serving the community until 1920.

Today, Hiramsburg Cemetery preserves the names and stories of generations of families who lived, worked, raised their families, and called this part of Noble County home.

There is also a fascinating connection to our nation's earliest history. John Gray (1764–1868), recognized as one of the last surviving veterans of the American Revolutionary War, spent his final years near Hiramsburg. Gray lived to the remarkable age of 104 and is buried nearby in the McElroy Family Cemetery.

Walking through Hiramsburg Cemetery is a reminder that our small communities have histories much larger than we sometimes realize.

Family names repeat across generations. American flags mark the resting places of veterans. Old stones stand alongside newer memorials, while the beautiful country church overlooks the grounds.

Our rural cemeteries aren't simply places of burial—they are archives written in stone.
At Chandler Monuments, we're proud to help families continue this tradition of remembrance throughout Noble County and the surrounding communities.

Do you have family buried at Hiramsburg Cemetery? Do you remember attending the church, or do you have old photographs or stories about Hiramsburg?

Please share them in the comments. We'd especially enjoy learning more about the history of the church and hearing memories from people who grew up in the area.

❤️ Honoring our local history—one cemetery at a time.

Chandler Monuments
Creating Enduring Memories

09/19/2026

🪦 Cemetery Spotlight: Mt. Tabor Cemetery

Stock Township • Noble County, Ohio

This week’s Cemetery Spotlight takes us to Mt. Tabor Cemetery, a beautiful country cemetery with roots reaching back nearly 190 years.

The Mount Tabor Methodist Episcopal Church was organized in 1836, fifteen years before Noble County itself was formed. The first congregation gathered in the home of John Wells, and soon afterward, a graveyard was laid out and a meeting house built of hewn logs.

That original church burned in 1854 and was replaced by a frame church. Today, the old white church overlooking the cemetery remains a striking reminder of a time when the country church, cemetery, family, and community were closely connected.

Walking through Mt. Tabor today is almost like walking through a timeline of our local history. The older hand-carved stones stand alongside monuments from later generations, preserving the names of families who lived, farmed, worshiped, raised children, and built their lives in this part of Noble County.

That's one of the things I appreciate most about our small country cemeteries. They aren't simply places where people are buried—they are permanent records of the communities that came before us.

At Chandler Monuments, we're proud to work in cemeteries like Mt. Tabor throughout Noble County and the surrounding area. It's a privilege to help today's families continue a tradition of remembrance that has existed here for generations.

Do you have family buried at Mt. Tabor Cemetery? Did you or your family ever attend Mt. Tabor Church?

We'd especially love to hear your memories, stories, or see old photographs of the church and cemetery. Please share them in the comments.

❤️ Honoring our local history—one cemetery at a time.

Chandler Monuments
Creating Enduring Memories

Chandler Monuments proudly serves Caldwell, Cambridge, Beverly, Waterford, and surrounding Ohio communities with custom headstones, grave markers, cemetery lettering, memorial benches, monument cleaning, and personalized granite memorials crafted with care and compassion.

08/25/2026

🪦 Cemetery Spotlight
Dudley Cemetery – Olive Township, Noble County, Ohio

This week's Cemetery Spotlight takes us to Dudley Cemetery in Olive Township, one of Noble County's quiet country cemeteries.

Nestled among the rolling hills of Olive Township, Dudley Cemetery serves as the final resting place for generations of local families whose lives helped shape our community. The nearby community of Dudley grew after the railroad arrived in 1871, and the village was later platted in 1877. The area itself traces its roots back to some of Olive Township's earliest pioneer families, including the Dudley family, for whom the community was named.

This cemetery has always held a special place in my heart.

Growing up, my father, my brother, and I spent countless hours here opening and closing graves. Those days taught me that every burial is more than a job—it is an opportunity to serve a family during one of life's most difficult moments with dignity and respect.

Today, Dudley Cemetery is even more meaningful because it is where my father now rests. Someday, it will also be my own final resting place.

Every time I visit, I'm reminded that cemeteries are more than collections of monuments. They are places where family histories are preserved, memories are shared, and generations remain connected.

Thank you to all the families who have trusted us through the years. It has been an honor to serve this community.

❤️ Creating Enduring Memories

06/18/2026

🪦 Cemetery Spotlight: Keith Cemetery – Jackson Township, Noble County, Ohio 🪦

Tucked quietly along Keithtown Road in Jackson Township sits one of our area’s historic pioneer burial grounds — Keith Cemetery.
This cemetery holds a very special place in my heart. My grandparents and several members of our extended family are laid to rest here, making it a place I return to often to remember and honor them.

Established in the early days of settlement, Keith Cemetery is closely tied to the Keith family, who arrived in the region around 1817. Peter Keith, a War of 1812 veteran, blacksmith, and bell-maker, helped build the nearby community of Keith. Many of the early stones mark the final resting places of pioneering families who shaped Noble County — including the Groves, Delancey, McKee, Chandler, Allen, and Hughes families.

Walking through Keith Cemetery feels like stepping back in time. The weathered markers tell stories of frontier life, hard work, and generations of local families. From the mid-1800s onward, this small cemetery has served as a lasting tribute to those who came before us.

At Chandler Monuments, we’re proud to help preserve and honor this kind of local history — especially places that mean so much to our own families. Whether you’re restoring an old family stone, adding a memorial, or planning ahead, we’re here with quality craftsmanship and genuine care.

If you have loved ones buried at Keith Cemetery (or any of our local cemeteries), feel free to share their names or a special memory in the comments. I’d love to hear their stories. ❤️

📍 Near the intersection of Keithtown Rd & Guinea Ridge Rd, Jackson Township

📸 Photos & grave listings available on Find A Grave

06/17/2026

🪨 Did You Know?

Granite is one of the most durable natural materials on Earth.

For centuries, granite has been chosen for memorials because it withstands the test of time, resists weather and fading, and preserves beautiful craftsmanship for generations.

When families choose a granite monument, they're creating more than a marker—they're creating a lasting place for future generations to remember, reflect, and honor those they love.

Every life tells a story. A thoughtfully designed monument helps ensure that story will be remembered for years to come.

❤️ Creating Enduring Memories

Have you ever noticed an older monument that still looks beautiful after more than 100 years? Share where you've seen one in the comments!