Self-Guided Historical Trail
Stones & Stories Trail
Two centuries of Lancaster, Ohio history — told at the headstones where it happened
Discover a new way to experience local history. Visit Elmwood Cemetery and look for headstones marked with the Stones & Stories Trail logo. Scan the QR code with your phone’s camera to hear the stories of the people resting there — prominent citizens, veterans, business pioneers, and everyday neighbors whose lives helped shape Fairfield County.
- Elmwood Cemetery 398 S. Mt. Pleasant Ave., Lancaster, OH 43130
- Free to visit during cemetery hours
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200
Years of History
Stories spanning Lancaster from its founding to the modern era
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QR
Phone-Activated
No app required — just your phone’s camera and a few minutes
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Free
Open to Everyone
Walk the trail at your own pace during cemetery hours
Featured on YouTube
Watch the Trail Stories
Browse the full collection of Stones & Stories Trail videos — each one tells the story behind a marked headstone at Elmwood Cemetery.