Vernon Pioneer Cemetery
Explore Vernon Pioneer Cemetery in Vernon Township, Ohio's oldest burial ground from 1798, honoring early settlers' legacy.
Vernon Pioneer Cemetery, established in 1798 in Vernon Township, Ohio, is Trumbull County's oldest burial ground. Located along State Route 7, just half a mile from the town center, this historic cemetery offers a glimpse into the area's early settlement history.
The first interment was Jeremiah Emmons, a physician from Connecticut who drowned in Pymatuning Creek shortly after arriving with his son-in-law, Aaron Brockway, Vernon's first permanent settler. Visitors to the cemetery can reflect on the lives of early pioneers and explore the rich heritage of Trumbull County.