Restoring a Forgotten Veteran’s Graveyard | Indianapolis News

A historic cemetery dating back to 1896 is crumbling under neglect, holding the final resting places of veterans and Revolutionary-era figures — yet the township can’t afford to maintain it. With $35,000 spent annually just on groundskeeping and thousands more needed per headstone, restoration is a race against time. Records lost in a 1960s fire have left many, especially African American graves, unmarked and forgotten. Now, the community is rallying — calling on non-profits, historians, and donors to help restore, remember, and honor the stories buried beneath the soil. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/35a8e4534c90a694