Mt. Evergreen Cemetery Abbi Gee Linda Miles Historical Data Mt. Evergreen is Jacksons oldest cemetery. Founded in 1843, it originally consisted of 11 acres on the corner of Morrell St. and Greenwood Ave. 14 acres added in 1863. Historical Data 1864 Morrell St. was moved to the north, and the space that was originally occupied by the street was re- allocated as a burial ground for soldiers. Historical Data 1917 fire destroyed all interment records Any records we have now are recreated from information on the headstones All outside fence was donated by the Reynolds family Greenwood Wall was built 1873 The wall was rebuilt in 1980 using all original stones Mt. Evergreen was added to state register of historic sites in 1988. Cemetery Info. The cemetery contains many local celebrities and heroes: Horace Blackman William H. Withington Austin Blair Peter Loomis John & Ella Sharp William Sparks What is an Epitaph? An epitaph is an inscription on a tombstone or monument in memory of the person buried there. Examples: Beloved father Wife, Mother, Friend Baby Treasured Child Humorous Epitaphs Sometimes epitaphs are humorous. "Molly tho pleasant in her day Was sudd'nly siezed and sent away How soon shes ripe how soon shes rottin Sent to her grave & soon for gottin." Humorous Epitaphs Explanation Epitaphs Sometimes epitaphs explain a little about the person buried there. Epitaph Examples Some epitaphs offer a final message Message Epitaphs Homage Epitaphs Many epitaphs are simply meant to honor the deceased