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Commissioners say Old Shiloh cemetery nomination moves to state review; marker application possible in 2027
Summary
The cemetery subcommittee reported the Old Shiloh site is being submitted for state approval; if designated, the group can pursue a historical marker application in spring 2027. Volunteers have been maintaining Old Shiloh and Dunham cemeteries ahead of the next step.
The cemetery subcommittee told the commission that the Old Shiloh site will be submitted to the state for consideration in an upcoming meeting, a key step toward having the cemetery formally designated as historic. The subcommittee chair described the process as two steps: first state designation, then a separate application for a historical marker once the state accepts marker requests (anticipated in spring 2027).
"We did get a notification last week from the state that the Old Shiloh historical designation will be submitted for approval in the meeting next week," a commissioner said, noting that the marker application would follow the designation. The subcommittee also reported volunteer maintenance work at both Dunham and Old Shiloh cemeteries, including tree and brush trimming ahead of summer heat.
The commission discussed the likely timeline and thanked volunteers who coordinated with local groups, including the Daughters of the American Revolution, on a recent cemetery walk-through. No formal action or funding vote took place during the meeting; the report was informational and the commission will await the state's decision before advancing a marker application.
