Asbury Cemetery ,10751 N. Asbury Road, is located in Hanover Township and is the second largest cemetery Shelby County.
The Morristown branch of the Shelby County Public Library presents a spirited historical walking tour of Asbury Cemetery on October 8 from 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Those who take part can visit the graves of some of the numerous interesting people buried in the cemetery’s oldest section. Donna Dennison, Head of the SCPL Genealogy & History Department, will lead the tour.
Visitors should dress appropriately for the weather and walking terrain.
Asbury Cemetery ,10751 N. Asbury Road, is located in Hanover Township and is the second largest cemetery Shelby County. It is connected to Asbury Chapel, which was erected in 1839 at a cost of $400. Of the more than 2,000 people who are buried in the cemetery, many are soldiers who died in the War of 1812, through both World Wars, and the Vietnam War.
For further information about the Cemetery Walk, call either Donna Dennison at the main library at (317) 398-8144 (ext. 302) or Cat Roberts in Morristown at (765) 818-1718 (ext.235).
The Shelby County Post is a digital newspaper producing news, sports, obituaries and more without a pay wall or subscription needed.
Triton Central dominates match to secure volleyball program's first regional championship
Indiana State Police tips for avoiding deer on the road
Triton Central chasing first volleyball regional championship in program history
Triton Central's talented defense preparing to face strong dual-threat quarterback at Centerville
Shelbyville seeking first sectional game win since 2015
Road crews continues improvements around Shelby County solar project
Indiana hunters encouraged to donate deer to feed the hungry
