Enon Cemetery

History

In 1841, Ezra Baker donated land northeast of Enon for use as a cemetery, now known as Enon Cemetery. Over time, the township expanded the grounds—purchasing additional land in 1884 from Mrs. Hattie Funderburgh for $110.00 and from Mrs. Sarah Denlinger for $334.00. In 1906, three more acres were acquired from Charles Young for $700.00, and in 1978, an additional seventeen acres were added to the east.

Although the cemetery was established in 1841, some burials predate this time, as remains were relocated from earlier family plots. Those interred include three Revolutionary War soldiers, two War of 1812 veterans, many Civil War soldiers, and veterans of more recent conflicts.

A Soldier’s Monument stands in the cemetery, bearing the names of 31 local men who died during the Civil War, though not all were returned home for burial. Over the years, several sextons have served the cemetery, including Lee Pierce, Dan Helmer, William Stabler, Clay Hardman, Slim Frock (1944–1969), Newton Shellabarger (1970–1982), Webb McClennam, Dave Caupp, Larry Grube, and Don O’Connor.

By 1987, the cemetery recorded 3,212 burials. At that time, members of the Enon Community Historical Society—under the direction of Jean and Don Huprich—conducted a headstone reading project to update and correct the sexton’s records. Contributors to this effort included Susanne Fike, Lewis and Carol DeVore, Martha Hahn, Dolly Knight, Marguerite Cox, Richard and Irene Ferriman, and Robert and Susan Meyer. The Huprichs later compiled a computerized index of the cemetery.

The Enon Community Historical Society continues to update cemetery records through 2025. An up-to-date database is available at the Mike Barry Research Center for those interested in conducting research.