Symmes Burial Grounds is one of several historical sites owned by the City of Fairfield. Located on Nilles Road opposite Hicks Boulevard, the site is only accessible by a paved trail that begins behind the Fairfield YMCA. A set of stairs about half way along the trail up to the burial grounds.

Once more than two acres in size, the site is believed to be the site of more than 125 graves, including the burial sites of the Celadon and Phebe Symmes, the founders of Fairfield, and seven of their children.

History:

In May of 1974, the "Fairfield Echo" published a story about the restoration of the Symmes Burial Grounds. In the newspaper article, what was then called Symmes Cemetery, was termed the city's most historical site. According to the article, the cemetery was fenced and cared for under the direction of the Fairfield Township trustees until the City of Fairfield was incorporated in 1955. The article explains further that, after that time, the site location then became "lost" except to a few persons and several Symmes descendants.

Amenities:

• 1 Acres
• Paved walking trail (0.25 mile)
• Historical Site
• Parking Lot (0.25 miles from Burial Grounds)
• Shelter with picnic tables at start of trail, near parking lot.  

Address:

• 785 Nilles Rd, Fairfield, OH 45014 (Parking lot behind YMCA: Follow trail to stairs about half way along trail. Stairs lead to Burial Grounds).   

Hours:

• Dawn to dusk

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