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Darke County Childrens Home Cemetery

Memorials : 0
Location : Greenville, Darke County, USA
Coordinate : 40.1361180, -84.6192930
Description : This is not only one of the smallest (about 20 feet square), but also one of the saddest cemeteries. Buried in unmarked graves are some of the 'residents' of the Darke County Children's Home (DCCH) who never made it to adulthood. From the 1800's until 1960-70's the DCCH was the repository for orphans, unwanted, indigent, handicapped, and incorrigible children. Few saw actual adoptions but mostly were 'rented' out as child-laborers on farms and domestic servants in homes. There was little oversight, and physical/sexual abuse was common. The tiny cemetery may contain... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Darke County Childrens Home Cemetery?

    Darke County Childrens Home Cemetery is located at Childrens Home - Bradford Rd (West of Celina Rd) Greenville, Darke County ,Ohio , 45331USA.

  • Darke County Childrens Home Cemetery cemetery's updated grave count on graveviews.com?

    0 memorials

  • Where are the coordinates of the Darke County Childrens Home Cemetery?

    Latitude: 40.1361180
    Longitude: -84.6192930

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