Evergreen Cemetery, cemetery in Owego, New York
Evergreen Cemetery is a burial ground on a hillside near Owego's center, covering about 51 acres (20 hectares). Winding paths lead between graves and trees, with flower beds throughout, while a small Gothic-style stone chapel built in 1920 serves as a quiet place for reflection.
The cemetery was established in 1851 and has served the Owego community for over 170 years. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2002, recognizing its importance in preserving the town's history and heritage.
The cemetery's name reflects its setting among trees, and its gravestones show different periods in Owego's community life. The arrangement of graves, from simple stones to more elaborate monuments, mirrors the different people remembered here across generations.
The cemetery is open for visitors to walk the grounds, with maintained paths that can accommodate wheelchairs along main routes. Daytime visits on clear days work best, as paths are easiest to navigate and historic markers are most visible.
Several members of Congress are buried here, including Richard Stout, a Civil War Medal of Honor recipient, connecting the place to significant moments in American history. These graves mark people who shaped national politics and military heritage.
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