NEW ALBANY —
Taylor Lessig recently completed his Eagle Scout project, but in doing so, he also received a history lesson.
Lessig’s mission was to enhance and fix up Scott Cemetery, which is located in New Albany’s Industrial Park, off of Hausfeldt Lane.
The cemetery was established in 1821, and despite some improvements through the years, had fallen into disrepair. That is until Lessig began his work.
He filled in the pot holes in the road that leads up to the cemetery and put up a new white sign, with Scott Cemetery written in black letters. He also constructed an information station on the grounds.
“I had heard about it, and knew it was very rich in history,” said Lessig, a senior at Floyd Central High School. “The people buried there were the first people in Floyd County.”
A Revolutionary War veteran, as well as two Civil War soldiers, are buried in the cemetery, along with early settlers of Floyd County.
“There had been some Eagle scout projects done up there before,” Lessig said. “I really enjoyed it, and it was a great history lesson. This county is very rich in history.”
Lessig said he still wants to finish researching who is buried at the cemetery since many stones are broken or unreadable.
“Vandalism has been a big issue up there,” said Lessig, a member of Troop 4734 which meets at Northside Christian Church. “Most of the stones you can’t read due to vandalism.”
He said a large granite stone was recently turned over at the cemetery. “One man couldn’t have done that,” he said.
Lessig not only completed the work, but also researched the cemetery to learn more about who was buried there. He completed the work in June.
“I really like the way it looks,” he said. “I think the sign we put up, with the white paint and black lettering, really looks sharp up there.”
Floyd County Township Trustee Eugenia Freiberger said she was pleased to hear about Lessig’s plan. The township trustee oversees the upkeep of several cemeteries in the county.
“It’s really pretty. That will really help us,” she said.
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Taylor Lessig showed his plans for Scott Cemetery to Floyd County Township Trustee Eugenia Freiberger before he began his Eagle Scout project. Submitted photo
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