In 2001, the Howard County Historical Society and the Howard County Genealogical Society began discussing the possibility of a Cemetery Walk as a means to share local history. Volunteer re-enactors bring local history stories to life through the Cemetery Walk. Crown Point Cemetery was selected due to its historical and architectural significance, location, and the many interesting people who have been laid to rest on its rolling terrain.         Sponsored by Shirley and Stout Funeral Homes, Stout & Son Funeral Home, Hasler-Stout Funeral Home.

Visitors were greeted by Kelly Thompson...	And the melody of "Taps" by David Britton.
Merrell Kenworthy played the role of Ernest Garr, violin maker while daughter, Barbara Garr, portrayed by Michelle Malawey, serenaded visitors with wonderful violin music.	Kathaleen Cooper Graham, Kokomo native, was an actress in New York City for 20 years before returning to Kokomo. Beth Metcalf played the role for vistiors.
Caleb Jackson, the only Confederate soldier buried in Crown Point Cemetery, was played by Jerry Nelson. Helen Ross, an English teacher at Kokomo High School for 44 years, corresponded with many of her former students during WWII. She was portrayed by Marcia Nelson and assisted by Cindy Eades who portrayed former student, Ethel Kerlin.
Bob Webb portrayed S.J. Ferguson, local sculptor. His most notable work is the famous YWCA dog. D.C. Jenkins shows a piece of Jenkins glass to visitors. Dan Bourff played the role of Jenkins.	Konny Zurcher portrayed Lulu Hall Elliott, widow of Matthew Elliott.
	Marvin Van Kley played the role of J.N. Loop, a teacher and a manufacturer of grain measures. Later, he opened a coal yard and was active in politics. He was elected to the Indiana state legislature twice.

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The Howard County Historical Society believes in the daily relevance of history. As the custodian of Howard County's unique heritage, the society preserves our community's collective experiences. In sharing that history, we foster a sense of community - connecting us to our neighbors, the past to the future, and our home to the world.