Revolutionary War Soldiers of New Albany

REVOLUTIONARY WAR SOLDIERS OF NEW ALBANY.
November 4 (Wednesday) 2026 -- 7:00 p.m.
New Albany Library, 200 Market Street.
Presented by historical society president Dennis Keesee.

Smith’s Burying Ground: Pioneer Cemetery Ohio Historical Marker states in part: Smith’s Burying Ground was established in 1814 when John Smith (born 1742), Revolutionary War Veteran, died and was buried here. John Clouse (1758-1822), Dutch immigrant and Revolutionary War veteran, is also buried here. The D.A.R. biography reads: “When a boy he ran away from home and stole passage on a ship to America where he was sold for his passage. When the Revolution broke out, he was offered his freedom if he would serve in the army.” Event is free and open to the public.