The preservation of
Newton County history.
Since 1880, the Ford family and the subsequent Association have maintained these grounds as a sanctuary of memory and local heritage.
Interments & Burial Inquiries
Availability & Documentation
The Ford Cemetery serves as a resting place for the community, established on the land of J. D. and Ida J. Ford. We assist families in documenting burials and locating historical sites, including the earliest documented graves from the late 19th century.
- Coordination with the Board of Trustees for site selection.
- Documentation of grave locations and historical records.
- Liaison for family genealogists and historical researchers.
Grounds Maintenance
Community Funded Stewardship
The Ford Chapel & Cemetery Association depends solely on donations to maintain the chapel and grounds. Transitioning from a scraped earth cemetery to its current landscape, our work ensures the permanence of the school site, the 1910 Methodist Episcopal Church structure, and the graveyard.
"The association, organized in 1961, maintains the cemetery as well as the chapel and school site."
Commemorative Programs
Legacy & Homecoming
Homecoming 2026
A tradition of returning to the ancestral land. We host gatherings at the 1910 chapel site to honor the families who settled this area of Newton County.
Wreaths Across America
Annual participation in the national program to remember, honor, and teach by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies on veterans' graves.
Service Inquiries
Whether you are researching family history, inquiring about a burial, or wish to contribute to the preservation efforts, please reach out to our Board of Trustees.