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.

Stones and Stories Trail marker sign with the trail logo and a QR code, posted beside a headstone at Elmwood Cemetery in Lancaster, Ohio
  • 200
    Years of History
    Stories spanning Lancaster from its founding to the modern era
  • QR
    Phone-Activated
    No app required — just your phone's camera and a few minutes
  • Free
    Open to Everyone
    Walk the trail at your own pace during cemetery hours
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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.

View full playlist on YouTube