Historic Ferncliff

For nearly 150 years, Ferncliff Cemetery & Arboretum has helped to form the rich history of Springfield and Clark County, Ohio and beyond. Eternal home to well-known innovators, captains of industry and historic battles, influential educators and politicians, and the everyday people that built meaningful traditions, Ferncliff is a true treasure for anyone interested in who we are, the stories of how we came to be, and the legacy we are crafting today for future generations. From impressive architectural structures created to stand the test of time to natural wonders formed over the course of it, Ferncliff Cemetery & Arboretum is a thriving historical document and living tribute in its own right—in addition to the accomplishments of its inhabitants.

Meticulous records of the over 66,000 burials that have taken place throughout Ferncliff’s remarkable history, once maintained by hand, are now available in digital format—putting the entirety of the past century-and-a-half at your fingertips.