Fayette County Genealogy Project

Dietz Cemetery - Springfield Twp.

Transcribed from tombstones by Ken O'Neal

Directions: From the intersection of Rt 711 and Rt 381 in Normalville, go south of Rt 381 0.2 miles and turn left on Rt 653 (Jim Mountain Road). Go 5.7 miles to the trail head on the left (this is 0.6 miles after entering Laurel Ridge State Park). Walk in about 50 feet and look to the right. You will see a low stone wall with 7 stones in a straight line. Four are fieldstones, not marked. There are 3 old stones with metal frames around them and small tags with names and dates. The stones can be read.

GPS Location:

39.95671 N

79.36642 W

Surname Given Name(s) Born Died Notes
Dietz Adam June 8, 1852 aged 54 years 11 months 25 days
Dietz Elizabeth Sept. 8, 1818 daughter of Adam & Elizabeth Dietz; aged 12 years 9 months 15 days
Leonard Mary Jan. 6, 1894 aged 49 years 4 months 8 days