Next to SR 450, Lawrence Co. next to Martin Co., IN. Send donations to Mt Olive Cemetery Association, 12320 Williams Road, Williams IN 47470. Thanks!!!!!!!
History of Mount Olive Church (excerpts from book ""Mount Olive Cemetery - The People Buried Here and Their Family Connections" PUBLISHED BY: Mount Olive Cemetery Association - May 2015)
pre 1870. Before Mt. Olive was built, the folks from north of the River used to ford or cross White River by boat to go to Port Williams ...church erected there in 1850. (History written in 1940 by John Williams 1866-1951)
1870 2-8. Bartimus and Emily Williams deeded Mt. Olive Church property to trustees (Arthur Hinshaw, Arthur Hastings, Lewis Williams, Sr., Bartimus Williams and successors as trustees) to hold for purposes of a church.
1870 Sep. Jacob Bossert employed by trustees to build the church building. It took four months.
1871. Several families from Port William went to Mt. Olive. We had no public roads, just gateways. The old road at the county line was a gate west of Mt. Olive. In 1878 we had the road opened from Port Williams north across the river to intersect with the Bedford Road near RR rock quarry. We had a ferry on this road and after the Mt. Olive Church was established several went there to church in spite of the handicap in crossing the river in a boat. When the river was too high we crossed in small boats. When too low, we would ford. (History written in 1940 by John Williams 1866-1951)
1871 January. Elder James Mathers preached the dedication sermon, at which time, Mount Olive church was organized with about 60 members, most of whom were former members of Old Union and Port Williams Churches.
1884. Mount Olive is an olive "branch" of old Port Williams Meeting House, and is located a mile and a half
This page was created to let people know what was going on with Mount Olive Cemetery. It has become more than that as info about the entire area is being added. The physical location is 12560 Williams Road, Williams, Indiana 47470; however, the mailing address for donations is Mount Olive Cemetery Association, 12320 Williams Road, Williams, IN 47470.
This page was created to raise awareness of Mt Olive Cemetery and help in maintaining the cemetery which started in 1870.
Book: "Mount Olive Cemetery, Lawrence County, Indiana - The People Buried Here and Their Family Connections". 136 pages which contain history about the area, info about the people buried at Mount Olive Cemetery and info about their children, siblings, parents, spouse(s)
The book "Mount Olive Cemetery, Lawrence County, Indiana - The People Buried Here and Their Family Connections” has been well received and has generated funds for cemetery upkeep.
Copies will be available at the meeting 4-17-2016 for a $50 donation. Until copies of the first printing are gone, for each donation of $50 plus $7 shipping, you may receive a copy by mail. If outside the U. S., please contact the board regarding shipping costs. BOOKS WILL NOT BE SENT UNLESS specifically REQUESTED. There are approximately 50 copies available. A second printing may become available but the cost isn’t known.
