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THE CEMETERY & COLUMBARIUM OF ST. MARK'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

The Cemetery

          The historic Cemetery at St. Mark's has been in existence since the days of the first church which was built on the site in 1849.  The oldest known grave belongs to Walter F. Burton who died on April 2nd, 1852 at the age of 4 years, 1 month, and 13 days.  His brother, Alfred C. Burton, tragically died 27 days later at the age of 7 years and 3 months.  They are buried next to the Burton family cemetery plot which is enclosed by a wrought iron fence.  A survey of the cemetery was done in 2006 which resulted in several vacant grave sites being found.  These sites are available for purchase to members of the congregation and their families.  For more information, contact the Parish Secretary.

The Columbarium

          The Memorial Garden and Columbarium were added to the church grounds in 1993 on the south side of the church, between the church and the Parish Hall.  The azalea behind the Columbarium was planted in 1995 in memory of the children who died in the Oklahoma City bombing that year.  Several niches are still available in the Columbarium to members of the congregation and their families.  For more information, contact the Parish Secretary.