Ashland Cemetery is a Historic Treasure in the community of the City of Ashland. From the first rustic memorial to grace the rural landscape that would later become Ashland Cemetery, the Revolutionary War Memorial of two members of our Founding Fathers’ family, General John Poage and Colonel George Poage, to the stark modern beauty of our Memorial Chapel Mausoleum and future Garden Mausoleum Complex, Ashland Cemetery is a unique part of our community.

Dedicated Ashland citizens: Hugh Means, R.D. Callihan, Dr. Hiram Ferguson, W.C. Ireland, Dr. J.W. Martin, Joseph H. Alexander, John Kraus, John Means, and R.W. Lampton officially established Ashland Cemetery in 1870. Since then, the cemetery has been serving the families of our community. Even though burials have taken place here for over 150 years, we will have land available for generations to come. The children, grandchildren, and great-grand children of loved ones buried in Ashland Cemetery will still be able to obtain burial property thus a family’s generations can stay together.

In all the picturesque country surrounding Ashland there is no more beautiful spot than of the land owned by the Ashland Cemetery. Situated on the hilltops estimating one hundred-six acres with a commanding view. The soil is sand and clay, the very best in which to build a cemetery.

The old Mausoleum was built in the 1928 containing 300 crypts. This is a beautiful structure, modern in every way and was built by a private concern, is now deeded to the Ashland Cemetery and is a part of this organization. Our Memorial Chapel built in 1983 (heated & air-conditioned) is available for Funeral Services for our Lot owners as well as our Crypt owners. Our newest addition is the beautiful Garden Mausoleum Complex.

The manner in which a cemetery is kept has much to do with the way the people regard it. The Ashland Cemetery is always in good condition; the walks and driveways are kept in good repair, the grounds and gravesites in accordance with the best cemetery usage.

In September of 2009 the City of Ashland assumed ownership of Ashland Cemetery to maintain its community role of preserving the memories that all of us cherish.

“The Ashland Tragedy”

In 1881 on Christmas Eve, Fannie Gibbons 14 year old girl, her crippled brother Robert Gibbons 17, and a neighbor Emma Carico 15 were murdered. They are in Ashland Cemetery Section 4 & 5.

“Community View”

With the tall and unusual stones and statuary the Cemetery is an art gallery fro the community. Over the years many people have walked or jogged within the Cemetery. With amazing views and monuments people say it is a beautiful site. Among the many unusual monuments one stands out the most by visitors, being the seated metalwork referred to as “The Iron Lady” or “The Weeping Widow” located in Section 13.