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Lone Tree Cemetery, that little patch of green on the knoll
just north of town, has been the scene of many sorrows; but
it has been kept trim and green in memory of those loved ones
who have passed on. It is a beautiful spot and peaceful –
aloof from the town as it is. Originally, it was the burial
ground for the family of George Amlong, but in 1875, J.W.
Jayne and H.D. Jayne bought one acre and in May, 1876, completed
a cemetery organization by a stock company which paid for
the land and the initial improvement in laying out the cemetery.
When this was completed, the lots were sold and the proceeds
devoted to its improvements and ornamentation.
For several years, access to the cemetery was by means of
a board walk, funds for which were raised thru a public appeal
made by the Reporter editor of the time. This improvement
sufficed until cement walks were laid when another public
subscription was raised thru the Reporter columns to build
a walk for all time to the cemetery from the town. Work was
started on this project in 1908. The town spent considerable
money in preparing a suitable grade for the new walk and the
money realized from a generous public subscription was used
in the construction and materials. Sand was hauled and donated
by citizens owning wagons and many gave their time and labor
to help the good cause. The total cost of the walk was $1,000.
In November, 1955, the town purchased 150 feet of ground along
the east side of the cemetery. The cemetery was then laid
out so that the area north of the south driveway will continue
to be the older conventional style cemetery with stones and
monuments that stand above the grounds. All area south of
the south driveway will be a memorial type cemetery with ground
level stones and markers being used.
A very impressive and dramatic sight in the cemetery is presented
when the local American Legion, John L. Mumm Post #457 displays
the “Avenue of Flags.” The flags from the burial
of each of the local service men who have died is placed on
a staff lining each side of the drive through the cemetery.
Approximately eighty flags are displayed. The ceremony is
conducted at each Decoration Day and the Fourth of July.
Lone Tree Cemetery Regulations
Internment Order Form
Burial Pricing
Monument Permit
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