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Evergreen Cemetery (Bartow, Florida)

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Cemetery in Bartow, Florida
Evergreen Cemetery
Details
LocationBartow, Florida
TypeHistoric African American cemetery
Size4.6 acres (1.9 ha)

Evergreen Cemetery is a historic African American cemetery in Bartow, Florida.

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. A court order gave the city ownership of the cemetery in December 2014 and a cleanup and survey were planned. A cleanup of the cemetery was scheduled for November 21, 2020. It covers 4.6 acres. 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.

Burials

  • Benjamin F. Livingston a Reconstruction era legislator.
  • Prince Johnson, one of Bartow's city founders
  • Ossian Sweet and his father Henry W. Sweet
  • George W. Bayley, father of Bartow mayor Charlie E. Bayley
  • Andy and Tamer Moore

References

  1. "Historic Evergreen Cemetery in Bartow, FL". Visit Florida.
  2. "Tours to remember leaders at Polk County's oldest known Black cemetery".
  3. http://www.cityofbartow.net/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=4760
  4. Schottelkotte, Suzie. "City of Bartow Taking Over Cemetery". The Ledger.
  5. Schottelkotte, Suzie (Jul 14, 2013). "News Chief, City commissioners looking to breathe new life into Bartow cemetery". www.newschief.com – The Ledger.
  6. "Evergreen and Palm Cemetery". Retrieved 31 December 2023.
  7. "The Polk County Democrat". ufdc.ufl.edu. pp. 1, 17. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
  8. "Guide to African-American Heritage Landmarks and Historic Sites in Florida". Visit Florida. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
  9. Boyle, Kevin (2007). Arc of Justice: A Saga of Race, Civil Rights, and Murder in the Jazz Age. Henry Holt and Company. ISBN 978-1429900164 – via Google Books.
  10. "Magazine". September 23, 1986 – via Google Books.
  11. "Polk's Black history continues to shape community".

External links

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