[Cincinnati, Ohio, May 2, 2024] – Cincinnati State’s Land Surveying Certification class is poised to unveil the culmination of their intensive coursework with the final Capstone Presentation on May 3rd, 2024 at the Center for Great Neighborhoods of Covington. This event not only signifies a significant milestone for the students but also marks the beginning of an ongoing collaboration with Historic Linden Grove Cemetery and Arboretum.
The Capstone Presentation will showcase the groundbreaking work of the Cincinnati State Land Surveying Certification class in mapping half of the cemetery’s 22 acres, aimed at accurately charting individual grave spaces for future reference. Under the guidance of experienced instructors, Carol Morman and Jim Decker, and utilizing cutting-edge equipment and techniques, students have meticulously surveyed half of the cemetery’s landscape—filled with hundreds of historic graves, monuments, and wide variety of mature native tree and plant species—ensuring precision and detail in their mapping efforts.
In a testament to the success of this partnership, it has been announced that the other half of the cemetery will be surveyed in collaboration with another Cincinnati State class during the upcoming school year. This commitment to continued collaboration underscores the significance of the project and its potential long-term impact on preserving the history and heritage of Linden Grove.
“I, along with the Board, are very excited to hear about the progress our students and teachers have made on the surveying project at Linden Grove,” says Emily Swisher, Chair of Linden Grove’s Board of Overseers. “This unique urban greenspace, with its combination of a historic cemetery and arboretum, is a rare gem in the heart of the city. Digitally cataloging these grave spaces, many long-forgotten, is crucial in furthering Linden Grove’s mission of not just preserving history… but sharing it with the community.”
“We are thrilled to have had the opportunity to work alongside Historic Linden Grove Cemetery and Arboretum on this project,” shared the Cincinnati State Land Surveying Certification class instructors. This collaboration came to be through mutual connections of Linden Grove’s Superintendent, Rick Ludlum, Linden Grove’s Board of Overseers member, Anthony Noll, and Steve Cahill, Senior Survey Consultant of Abercrombie & Associates, Inc. and the Cincinnati State Land Surveying department. And all parties are excited to continue to work together.
The final Capstone Presentation will take place at the Center for Great Neighborhoods of Covington on May 3rd, 2024 from 12:30pm to 2pm—with questions and discussion to follow. Members of the press and community stakeholders are welcome to attend alongside the cemetery’s Board of Overseers to witness the innovative work of the Cincinnati State Land Surveying Certification class.
For more information about the Land Surveying Certification program at Cincinnati State, please visit their website here.
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Cincinnati State Technical and Community College offers more than 130 associate degree and certificate programs in business technologies, health and public safety, engineering technologies, humanities and sciences, and information technologies. With an unwavering commitment to student success, Cincinnati State provides affordable, accessible, and high-quality education to empower individuals and strengthen communities.
About Historic Linden Grove Cemetery and Arboretum
Established in 1843, Historic Linden Grove Cemetery and Arboretum is one of the oldest public cemeteries in the Greater Cincinnati area. Situated on 22 acres of serene and picturesque landscape, Linden Grove is home to over 22,000 burials and serves as a cherished resting place for generations of families. With a mission to preserve and celebrate Cincinnati’s rich history, Linden Grove offers educational programs, guided tours, and community events to honor the past and inspire the future.
