It was once a cemetery
Work on Jefferson Street this week moved across land once part of the Shannon Cemetery. The area where sidewalks are being removed borders and is close to potential unmarked graves of early settlers. In 1887 Jefferson Street was extended to Main Street and the street was routed and “cut thru” one corner of the cemetery making it necessary to move 19 graves. In that era, graves were often no deeper than two feet.

Stories Posted This Week
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
- Hedden named Head Football Coach for Beavers
- Allen County College Fair scheduled for March 27
- Boosters blend student music and art with Chicken BBQ, March 21
- Next Chamber breakfast is March 14
- Roth to highlight 500 years of Anabaptism at University Forum
- Groundbreaking for Bluffton Community Dog Park, March 15