Vision Statement
To have a peaceful
park-like cemetery
invoking community
pride and honoring
Riverside’s past.
Mission Statement
Beautify the
historical portion of
Evergreen Cemetery
and insure its future and
perpetual maintenance.
Are you interested in genealogy?
Perhaps you
would like to research information about family members
buried at the Evergreen Memorial Historic Cemetery?
We have
created a CD with the names of people buried here from 1872 and
we are selling this CD as a fundraiser to benefit the restoration
of the Evergreen Memorial Historic Cemetery!
Click here
to purchase one!
January 19, 2005 City Council Meeting
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A meeting was held on January 19, 2005 in the Riverside Council chambers. An update was given to the Evergreen Memorial Historic Cemetery members and to the community regarding progress made toward the renovation of the cemetery. Points that were covered: ● An aerial survey has been completed. ● $186,035 has been collected so far. ● A list for committee help was started - especially fundraising. ● A title search by 1st American Title has been completed. ● The Riverside City Council allotted $250,000
for the cemetery to be framed with curbs, gutters and storm drains. ● The council also approved a donation from the Riverside Public Utilities of up to $100,000 which will be spread out over 5 years to help with the cemetery's upkeep. ●An estimate is being sought for rodent control before any work is started. ● A PowerPoint presentation was given showing a model of the transformation of the cemetery. |
