I have heard that it's possible to have a cemetery placed on the "Historial Site" list (you know how old buildings are marked as historical). There are criteria (veterans of wars, etc.) but that seems to be the best way to protect the land. When it's designated by the US Government as a historical site, a plaque can be mounted on-site. If it's ignored, it's penalty CAN be a prison sentence, fines, etc. I'd look into if I were interested in preserving any site. Also, as churches get old and their membership evaporates, the "abandoned", those graveyards can become vulnerable, also. I've never worked to put something on the "Historical" list but I'm sure that the information can be found on the internet. Barb Hannah Cincinnati