MONROE STREET CEMETERY FOUNDATION

CLEVELAND, OH

St. Ewostatewos Triptych with St. Ewostatewos and Eight of his Disciples, Late 17th Century. Unknown artist, Empire of Ethiopia, north of Gojjam.

This icon appeared at The Cleveland Museum of Art as part of the Africa and Byzantium exhibit. It was on loan from The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
St. Ewostatewos Credit: david_e_waldron

The Monroe Street Cemetery Foundation is a non-profit organization located in Cleveland, Ohio, dedicated to preserving and maintaining the historic Monroe Street Cemetery. The cemetery was established in 1818 and is the final resting place for many notable individuals, including early Cleveland settlers, Civil War veterans, and prominent African American figures.

The foundation was established in 2003 with the goal of restoring the cemetery to its former glory and ensuring that it remains a peaceful and respectful place for future generations. They work to clean up the cemetery, repair and restore the gravesites, and provide education and outreach programs to the community.

The foundation is run by a volunteer board of directors and relies on donations, grants, and fundraising efforts to carry out their mission. They also partner with local organizations and businesses to support their efforts and promote awareness of the cemetery's historical significance.

In addition to their preservation efforts, the foundation also hosts events throughout the year, including guided tours, historical reenactments, and community clean-up days. Their work has helped to revitalize the cemetery and make it a valuable resource for the Cleveland community.

MONROE STREET CEMETERY FOUNDATION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in CLEVELAND OH. US MID #8403900405

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

Contact MONROE STREET CEMETERY FOUNDATION

MONROE STREET CEMETERY FOUNDATION
3302 HANCOCK STREET
CLEVELAND
OH
44113-3954

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MONROE STREET CEMETERY FOUNDATION Information

MID # 8403900405
Name MONROE STREET CEMETERY FOUNDATION
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 261792248
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 41.479042, -81.708455
CODES FIPS State Code: 39
FIPS County Code: 035
US Census Tract: 103900
US Census Block: 2048