Learning Resources at Ferncliff Cemetery & Arboretum
Established in 1863, Ferncliff Cemetery & Arboretum holds a wealth of stories and history. These learning resources can help you make the most of your next visit.
Self-Guided Tours
Women of Ferncliff
Created for Women’s History Month, this guide features a number of prominent women from Springfield’s history who are interred at Ferncliff. Highlights include Sarah Gammon, a dedicated activist in The Underground Railroad and Dr. Ada L. Adams, the first female physician in Ohio. Download the guide here, or stop by the office to pick up a copy. The GAR (Grand Army of the Republic) Mound at Ferncliff Cemetery honors
Civil War Veterans at Ferncliff
This self-led tour is available online with an interactive map and biographies spotlighting a number of Civil War Veterans including former Ohio Governor Asa Bushnell and 139 members of the United States Colored Troops who are interred at Ferncliff Cemetery.
Trailblazer Tour
This self-led tour highlights the many prominent African Americans resting peacefully at Ferncliff Cemetery and is available online with an interactive map and biographies. Among those remembered on this tour are world boxing champion Davey Moore and Robert Piles, one of the first members of The Underground Railroad. You can also download a PDF of this tour, or pick up a copy from the Ferncliff office.
Ferncliff Tree Guide
The Arboretum at Ferncliff Cemetery is home to many species of trees and the Tree Guide highlights nearly 60 varieties, ranging from Maples to Hemlock to Redbud and more. Download the guide here, or pick up a copy in the Ferncliff office.
Scavenger Hunts
This list points you to interesting features across the Ferncliff property. Stop by the main office to pick up a Scavenger Hunt list next time you visit!
Find a Loved One App
Ferncliff’s Find a Loved One App assists visitors looking for specific markers on our grounds. And it is also an insightful resource for visitors who want to know more about a marker or monument, as many feature photos and obituaries. Access the Find a Loved One app here, or look for the QR codes on the grounds to access the app on your smartphone.
Online Videos
You can also learn about Ferncliff online via our video gallery. Check out a series of videos from our in-house Arborist, Mark Goheen, take a virtual tour of a mausoleum or meet the birds who frequent Ferncliff. Check out our full video gallery here.
