The cemetery is the final resting place of some of Dallas’ most noted citizens and veterans, including civil war veterans. It holds hidden treasures such as history, gardens, sculpture, architecture, ancient oaks, magnolias, and crepe myrtles.
With investment, stewardship, and leadership, the cemetery can become a revered final resting place and vibrant park to chronicle Dallas’ past and celebrate its future. It has the potential to become a serene space in the heart of the city.
The primary mission is to restore and preserve a complex and historic Dallas artifact. This includes the gravestones, burial plots, mausoleums, funerary art and architecture, hardscape, and supporting infrastructure.
The Lot Owners Association is a private operating foundation managing the restoration and maintenance of the cemetery. They work to reinvent the final resting place and cultural treasure into a park that can sustain itself with private investment and revenue streams.
The gravestones at the cemetery often serve as the only record of residents’ lives, familial relationships, and impact on Dallas’ cultural landscape. They trace the timeline of American and Texas history following wars, epidemics, economic inequity, migration, and immigration.
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