Warrensville West Cemetery
Since 2020, Shaker Historical Society has been working with the City of Shaker Heights and Shaker Heights Public Library on work preserving the historic Warrensville West Cemetery on Lee Road.
To learn more about Warrensville West Cemetery and the Historic Preservation Master Plan, please visit www.shakeronline.com/cemetery. To be notified of cemetery-related programs and events, subscribe to Shaker Historical Society emails and follow us @shakerhistory on Facebook and Instagram!
Proposed Cemetery Plan
Current Aerial View of Warrensville West Cemetery
2024 Warrensville West Cemetery Programs
Ohio Open Doors Warrensville West Cemetery Tour
September 7, 2024 | 10am-12pm | 3451 Lee Road | REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Did you know Warrenville West Cemetery is the oldest extant burial ground in Cuyahoga County? Join the Shaker Historical Society, Shaker Heights Public Library, and City of Shaker Heights on Saturday, September 7 from 10am-12pm for a cemetery tour to hear the stories of those buried in the cemetery including the North Union Shakers, pioneer families, Manx settlers, and veterans of five wars. You will also learn more about the Warrensville West Cemetery Historic Preservation Master Plan implementation and the preservation of this piece of local history.
The tour will be held at Warrensville West Cemetery, 3451 Lee Road, Shaker Heights. All participants must register separately at bit.ly/WWC-tour. Parking is available in the Heinen's parking lot or across the street at the library. Sturdy footwear is encouraged due to the uneven terrain. This is a rain or shine event that will only be cancelled in the event of extreme weather. Questions? Contact Andrew Slifkin at education@shakerhistory.org.
Veterans Day Cemetery Tour
November 9, 2024 | 11am-12:30pm | 3451 Lee Road | REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Did you know Warrensville West Cemetery is the final resting place of veterans from five wars? Join the Shaker Historical Society, Shaker Heights Public Library, and City of Shaker Heights on Saturday, November 9 at 11:00am for a cemetery tour to hear the stories of local veterans and to learn more about the Warrensville West Cemetery Historic Preservation Master Plan.
The tour will be held at Warrensville West Cemetery, 3451 Lee Road, Shaker Heights. All participants must register separately at bit.ly/WWC-tour-2024. Parking is available in the Heinen's parking lot or across the street at the library. Sturdy footwear is encouraged due to the uneven terrain. This is a rain or shine event that will only be cancelled in the event of extreme weather. Questions? Contact Andrew Slifkin at education@shakerhistory.org.
Warrensville West Cemetery Photos
Ta Mara Conde of Historic Gravestone Services demonstrates headstone cleaning and resetting for workshop attendees in October 2021.
A reduced mowing plan began in spring 2022.
By late summer 2022, the cemetery already appeared more meadow-like, similar to how it would have appeared in the 19th century.
Around 30 people joined us for our September 2022 tour of the cemetery to learn more about early Warrensville Township residents.
