Mt. Hope Cemetery is located 1.85 miles due east of the Intersection of SR 39 and 700 N.
at N40 degrees 23.262 minutes and W86 degrees 33.132 minutes...--Rick
From: LAClugh(a)insightbb.com
To: inpcrp(a)rootsweb.com
Date: Thu, 4 Oct 2007 11:57:30 -0400
Subject: Re: [INPCRP] Mount Hope Cemetery
Say Cathi,
Are you all set for a workday on Saturday?
LA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Cathi Taylor" <ohiobuck(a)sbcglobal.net>
To: <INPCRP-L(a)rootsweb.com>
Sent: Sunday, September 09, 2007 12:06 AM
Subject: [INPCRP] Mount Hope Cemetery
> Everyone,
> > So, tentatively, I am looking at either the first two Saturdays in
> > October for workdays or the 2nd and 3rd Saturdays. If you folks would
> > pencil one of those Saturdays on your calendars and let me know which
> > one you prefer, that would be great. I have to coordinate the cemetery
> > work around my grandchildrens' activities. I am sure you understand
> > that statement.
>
> Anyway, let me tell you about the cemetery and the surroundings. The
> cemetery does not have an access road. It is surrounded by farm land on
> the west, south and east sides. The church/school building is long gone.
> It is 7 miles north of Frankfort and 2 miles south of Rossville. There
> are no bathrooms, running water or electricity. Rossville does not have a
> town restroom and the one at the gas station does not have a light in it
> (at least it didn't the last time I tried to use it). So the usable
> restrooms are in two restaurants. It is on a slope and when it rains a
> good amount, one can get stuck in the mud. Trust me - I have gotten stuck
> twice so far. We could either have a cookout at the cemetery or go into
> Rossville for lunch. Please let me know your preference.
>
> The location of the cemetery is approximately 2 - 3 miles east of SR 39
> off 700 N. If is on the south side of the road. There is no sign. The
> speed limit is 40 mph on 700 N and it can feel like a roller coaster ride,
> but it is a typical country road.
>
> Well, that is all I have for now. I will keep you posted. Once again,
> THANK YOU for the support, ideas, and labor offers. Oh, by the way, I
> don't live in Ohio. I am a native Buckeye but presently live in
> Plainfield, IN.
>
> Cathi
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