Evergreen Cemetery | |
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Type | Historic African American cemetery |
Size | 4.6 acres (1.9 ha) |
Evergreen Cemetery is a historic African American cemetery in Bartow, Florida. [1] [2]
In 2014, the city commission passed a resolution to acquire the cemetery through eminent domain. No owner was reportedly known and the historic character and deteriorating condition of the cemetery were listed. [3] A court order gave the city ownership of the cemetery in December 2014 and a cleanup and survey were planned. [4] A cleanup of the cemetery was scheduled for November 21, 2020. It covers 4.6 acres. [5] The cemetery is on the city's west side along busy State Road 60 and Baker Avenue.
In 2022, Polk County erected a historical marker on the site. [6]
Evergreen Cemetery | |
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Details | |
Location | |
Type | Historic African American cemetery |
Size | 4.6 acres (1.9 ha) |
Evergreen Cemetery is a historic African American cemetery in Bartow, Florida. [1] [2]
In 2014, the city commission passed a resolution to acquire the cemetery through eminent domain. No owner was reportedly known and the historic character and deteriorating condition of the cemetery were listed. [3] A court order gave the city ownership of the cemetery in December 2014 and a cleanup and survey were planned. [4] A cleanup of the cemetery was scheduled for November 21, 2020. It covers 4.6 acres. [5] The cemetery is on the city's west side along busy State Road 60 and Baker Avenue.
In 2022, Polk County erected a historical marker on the site. [6]