The Historic Marion
Cemetery

On June 18^th, Marion was struck by a powerful rain and windstorm that caused significant damage across the entire Marion Cemetery. Dozens of trees were uprooted or broken, headstones were impacted, and debris covered our historic grounds.

Due to the extent of the damage, we were forced to close the cemetery for 15 days to ensure public safety. We were finally able to reopen on July 3^rd. However, cleanup efforts extended beyond that date, with our tree contractor working through July 10^th to remove dangerous and fallen trees.

The cost of cleanup and restoration has been astronomical and has placed an unexpected financial burden on the Marion Cemetery Association, especially with insurance not covering any of the damage. 

As a non-profit organization, we rely on community support to preserve this sacred space.  We are now asking for your help. If you are able, please consider making a donation to assist with storm recovery efforts. Every contribution—large or small—makes a difference in helping us restore and maintain the cemetery grounds for generations to come.

Donations may be made by check or online at our Donate page.

We thank you for your continued support and dedication to preserving Marion Cemetery’s history and beauty.

– Angie Yazel, Superintendent