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Submitted: 8/2/13 • Approved: 8/3/13 • Last Updated: 8/6/13 • R914624-G0-S3
Located in the northeastern part of the county, Mount Vernon is an active cemetery within the city limits of Mount Vernon, Arkansas. It is situated on top of a small hill, surrounded by dense native trees and shrubs. The land surrounding the cemetery is hilly and rolling with many stately oaks and hickories.
Like all older cemeteries, Mount Vernon contains numerous unmarked graves, as well as graves marked with rocks, native stone, and manmade
materials. A lot of the rock markers have been painted white, presumably so that they can be easily seen and avoided by mowing machines or people walking in the cemetery.
Mount Vernon Cemetery also has several unique monuments. The Warden family monument is a zinc or “white bronze” monument. These types of
monuments were placed in cemeteries across the entire United States from about 1874 to 1914. The white bronze markers were manufactured in Hartford, Connecticut and were made in the same shapes and styles as marble and granite monuments. The rarity of these monuments is due to the fact that they were only produced for a short period of time. This limited production was caused by the fact that the metal monuments were never accepted by the public. Some cemeteries passed regulations that prohibited the use of metal markers, but it was mostly because people did not fully accept the claims that these monuments were superior to stone. However, time has shown that these inexpensive zinc monuments have remained in excellent condition for over a century, with details as fresh and crisp as the day they were cast. The
Warden monument is an exceptional example of a zinc monument. It is in outstanding condition and is a testament to the beauty and durability of a zinc or “white bronze” monument.
Gene Hatfield, a Conway sculptor and artist, has designed several grave markers for his family at Mount Vernon, using materials such as multicolored cut-glass and unusual shaped rocks and stones. The various shapes and materials reflect his unique artistic style.
Contributed on 8/2/13 by hawkinsdonna
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