ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio — Six Revolutionary War veterans buried in Union Cemetery were honored Wednesday during a memorial service celebrating their military service and preserving their stories for future generations.
The new grave markers were installed by the Ebenezer Zane Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution as part of a broader effort to recognize Revolutionary War veterans throughout eastern Ohio.
The project was made possible through a community partnership. American Legion Post 159 funded the aluminum used to create the markers, while students at the Belmont Career Center fabricated the signs.
Each marker includes a QR code that visitors can scan with a smartphone to learn more about the veteran buried at the site, including details about their military service and personal history.
Organizers say the initiative is designed to ensure the sacrifices of America’s earliest veterans are remembered while making local history more accessible to the public.
Larry Perkins, a member of the Ebenezer Zane Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, said the organization is expanding the project beyond Belmont County.
According to Perkins, volunteers are currently installing similar markers in Jefferson and Harrison counties as part of an effort to recognize approximately 300 Revolutionary War veterans buried throughout the region.
Organizers hope the new markers will encourage more people to visit local cemeteries, learn about the nation’s founding generation and preserve the legacy of those who fought for American independence.
