House of the Dead

Deaths that occurred in the winter months often prevented burials and to resolve the problem, the Scioto Cemetery and the Borror and Strader families built a house for the dead in 1878. Bodies were kept in the brick structure until a ground thaw occurred. An exhibit at the Grove City Welcome Center and Museum, 3378 Park Street in the Town Center, has an exhibit explaining details. Hours are Tuesday through Friday 10-4 and Saturday 9-noon.