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Rose
Lawn
contains
Smith
Cemetery,
a
state
designated
historical
site
that
has
been
respectfully
restored
and
made
accessible
to
visitors.
Part
of
this
areas
heritage
from
as
early
as
1857,
Smith
Cemetery
is
the
final
resting
place
of
civil
war
veterans,
Smith
County
settlers
and
early
civil
servants.
The
original
grounds
of
Smith
cemetery
consisted
of
a
one
acre
plot
in
the
estate
most
recently
of
Dr.
Willingham,
and
were
expanded
by
the
local
partners
to
28
acres.
Rose
Lawn
Memorial
Park
was
honored
Saturday,
October
18th,
2008
by
a
ceremony
commemorating
the
recording
of
Smith
Cemetery
as
a
Historical
Landmark
by
the
Texas
Historical
Commission.
The
ceremony
was
introduced
by
Ms.
Mary
Jane
McNamara,
Marker
Chairman
of
the
Smith
County
Historical
Commission,
and
attended
by
approximately
80
persons.
The
posting
of
the
colors
was
performed
by
the
East
Texas
Korean
War
Veterans,
Lee
Roy
Baty
president.
Pre-ceremony
music
was
provided,
including
singing
of
the
National
and
Texas
anthem,
by
the
Brook
Hill
School
Choir.
Dignitaries
in
attendance
were
recognized,
including
Tyler
Mayor
Barbara
Bass,
and
Chairman
of
the
Smith
County
Historical
Commission
Randy
Gilbert.
Ms.
Bettye
Baty
gave
a
historical
summary
of
the
Smith
Cemetery,
including
the
life
histories
of
several
of
the
persons
buried
there.
Many
relatives
of
Smith
Cemetery
residents
were
in
attendance
and
recognized.
Final
benediction
was
given
by
Dr.
Thomas
McCall,
based
on
ancient
Ionic
blessing
verse.
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Park | 2003 Blue Mountain Blvd., Tyler, Texas 75703 |
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