Evergreen Cemetery is a historic cemetery in Avon, Connecticut, United States. It was established in 1860, making it one of the oldest cemeteries in the area. Many of the town's early settlers and notable figures rest here.[1]
| Evergreen Cemetery | |
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 Chidsey obelisk | |
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| Details | |
| Established | 1860 |
| Location | 72 Climax Rd, Avon, Connecticut |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 41°48′42.129″N 72°50′7.807″W / 41.81170250°N 72.83550194°W |
| Website | www |
| Find a Grave | Evergreen Cemetery |
History
editEvergreen Cemetery was established around 1860, but it does not appear to have been used extensively, except by the Chidsey family, until recent years. It was not included in the Hale census of Connecticut cemeteries conducted in the 1930s.
The white-marble Chidsey obelisk is one of the chief objects of historical interest. A common form derived from Egyptian practice, the obelisk was used throughout the 19th century to mark the plots of well-to-do families. The Chidsey obelisk is especially notable for its high level of stone-carving artistry, featuring a draped shroud (a symbol of mourning), tassels, and a wreath (a symbol of victory through the Resurrection).[2]
Notable burials
edit- The Chidsey Estate[3]
- The Frost Estate
- James A. Frost (May 15, 1918 – March 16, 2017) was a University president and Lieutenant colonel.[4]
- Elsie Frost (May 5, 1919 – July 8, 2003) was an American educator who passionately advocated for children and education.[5]
Maintenance and preservation
editThe Evergreen Cemetery Association, a non-profit entity, assumes responsibility for preserving and maintaining the cemetery. The association relies on financial contributions and voluntary endeavors to guarantee that the cemetery sustains its role as a dignified and respectable final resting place for the individuals interred therein.
References
edit- ^ "About, Cemeteries". Town of Avon Connecticut. 15 July 2024. Archived from the original on 15 July 2024. Retrieved 15 July 2024 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ "Remembering CT's Colored Regiments". Avon Historical Society. 4 February 2024. Archived from the original on 15 July 2024. Retrieved 15 July 2024 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ "Evergreen Cemetery". Avon Public Library. 15 July 2024. Archived from the original on 15 July 2024. Retrieved 15 July 2024 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ "James A. Frost Obituary". Hartford Courant. 2017. Archived from the original on 16 June 2024. Retrieved 16 June 2024 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ "Elsie Mae Frost". Hartford Courant. 16 July 2003. p. 196. Archived from the original on 7 July 2024. Retrieved 7 July 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
Works cited
edit- Frost, James A. (2006). Life with Elsie. Plainville, Connecticut: The Briarwood Printing Co.
41°48′42.129″N 72°50′7.807″W / 41.81170250°N 72.83550194°W