The Burnside Cemetery in Washington Township, Union County, Ohio

Sometimes, a town disappears, leaving only a cemetery to tell the tale of its residents.  Such is the case of the Burnside Cemetery.  This cemetery is all that remains of the pioneer town of Arbela.  This burial ground is named for Washington Township pioneer Nathan Burnside, who once owned this land.  He is also buried here.  The Burnside Cemetery has also been known as the Arbela Cemetery.  It is located on the north bank of Rush Creek, just west of Cunningham-Arbela Road.  This cemetery is a public cemetery that is no longer active.  It is owned and cared for by the Washington Township Trustees.