EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Earlier this year, Mater Dei High School announced plans to expand its campus. This expansion required the relocation of remains from the Babytown cemetery, which had been in use for many years. On Saturday, the process of reinterment was completed, and the souls that once rested in the old cemetery now have a new place of peace.
School officials worked closely with the National Society of Colonial Dames to identify all individuals who had been buried in the original Babytown cemetery. Through their efforts, 20 names were confirmed. With the help of the local community and dedicated volunteers, these remains were carefully moved and laid to rest at St. Joseph Cemetery.
During the reinterment ceremony, the National Society of Colonial Dames provided a brief history of Babytown, highlighting the significance of the site. The event also honored those who had been buried there, some of whom date back to December 1862. In addition, the ceremony paid tribute to Civil War veterans who had been interred in the cemetery.
The remains will now be part of a larger collection of over 38,000 people buried across 100 acres of land at St. Joseph Cemetery. This move ensures that the legacy of those who once lived in Babytown is preserved and respected.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, the Marsch family, descendants of one of the Civil War veterans buried in Babytown, expressed their gratitude for being involved in the process. The family unveiled a new marker in honor of their loved one and received a folded flag as a symbol of respect and remembrance.
A historical marker dedication ceremony is planned for September at Mater Dei to honor the legacy of the Babytown cemetery. This event will further recognize the importance of preserving local history and honoring those who came before.
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