The Ottawa Avenue Cemetery is located in

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. It was founded as the Ottawa Cemetery Association in 1847 by George H. Norris and was incorporated in 1865.

Notable burials

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(1858–1929), social reformer and founder of the

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(1826–1914), US Congressman * Douglas Hapeman (1839–1905), Civil War

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Recipient * George Marsh (1836–1915) Civil War

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External links

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Ottawa Avenue Cemetery Website
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