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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.

Welcome to the The Former Clarksburg WV IOOF Cemetery's Wreaths Across America Page. 

On December 14, 2024 at 12:00 pm (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony), Wreaths Across America will be at The Former Clarksburg WV IOOF Cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes and the act of saying the name of each and every veteran aloud.

Please help our location lay wreaths at as many graves as possible by clicking the red "Sponsor" button. Or, if you would like to volunteer to participate in the wreath laying ceremony, please click the “Volunteer” button next to the cemetery name below, and don't forget to click the "Invite" button to invite your friends and family to join you. 

*Please note, we will be holding our ceremony at The Former Clarksburg WV IOOF Cemetery with wreath placement at the cemeteries we support to follow. Should you have any questions, please contact Shaun at shaunmjedju@hcwvcpa.org. To learn more about the Historic Clarksburg WV Cemetery Preservation Alliance visit www.hcwvcpa.org

Thank you so much for supporting The Former Clarksburg WV IOOF Cemetery and Wreaths Across America!

Sponsor Wreaths

Click "Sponsor Wreaths" to sponsor a wreath and help us reach our goal of honoring every veteran at the cemetery.

Volunteer

Click here if you would like to participate in the wreath laying ceremony on Wreaths Day at the cemetery.

Invite

Click here to spread the word encourage your friends to sponsor, volunteer or keep up with our news.

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In Honor Of
by Marilyn Blake

Robert Skiles Gardner was Quartermaster for Union Troops stationed in Clarksburg, VA (now WV) during the American Civil War. Following the war, he went out west and served as an Indian Agent.

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In Memory Of
by Marilyn Blake

Lyle Hawthorne Powell, served in the US Army during WWI and was a member of the WV State Police (in their early days) (a first responder).

Check out 8 "Remember" recent messages from our supporters. Click "View Remember Wall" to see them all.

Location Information

WVIOOF - The Former Clarksburg WV IOOF Cemetery
420 South Chestnut St
Clarksburg, WV 26301, United States

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December 14, 2024 at 12:00 pm (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony)

Shaun Jedju

Directions to Cemetery

Navigation systems do an adequate job finding the cemetery. When you arrive, please follow the people and signs to the site of the ceremony itself.

Parking Instructions

Parking will be at the Central Church of Christ 232 South Chestnut Street Clarksburg WV 

Ceremony and Volunteer Information

We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at The Former Clarksburg WV IOOF Cemetery. Please do not forget to register to volunteer! That way you will get all updates about the cemetery itself.

Here are some things to remember about the ceremony:

  • Everyone of all ages and backgrounds is welcome.
  • Please help ensure that all participants get the opportunity to place a wreath.
  • Please follow the location coordinators instructions on where to place wreaths, as well as "how" they should be placed.
  • We especially appreciate volunteers willing to help clean-up. Please check in with the location coordinator if you are interested in helping with the clean-up.

The most important thing to remember is to have a wonderful experience participating in the ceremony and thank you so much for help Wreaths achieve our mission to remember, honor and teach.

Local Groups Supporting Us

WV0057P - Historic Clarksburg WV Cemetery Preservation Alliance Inc

Welcome to WV0057P - Historic Clarksburg WV Cemetery Preservation Alliance Inc! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support The Former Clarksburg WV IOOF Cemetery and to help honor and remember as many veterans as possible. Please click "View" to learn more about our effort and then click "Volunteer" to join us for National Wreaths Across America Day. Thank you so much!