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| Franktown Cemetery - Quick Facts | |
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| HSP Category | Cemetery |
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE
The cemetery was established in June 1870 and is one of the oldest, continuously used, in Colorado. It has a number of historic headstones, using a variety of materials and styles including several Woodsmen monuments.
WHO IS BURIED THERE
James "Frank" Gardner, founder of Franktown and named after him. Positions he was appointed to, or elected to, include State Senator, Territorial Legislator, Representative, and Postmaster of Franktown and Castle Rock, Colorado. He was also instrumental in organizing the Colorado 3rd Calvary Regiment and was their Sgt.
Acknowledgement: Smoky Hill Trail Chapter NSDAR installed a 20' solar lit flag pole in the cemetery. Also a plaque which reads Donated by Smoky Hill Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution May 19, 2018
Form submitted by Smoky Hill Chapter NSDAR May 24, 2017 - entered August 14, 2018 by Peggy V
HISTORICAL DESIGNATIONS
- County Historical Commission
HISTORICAL MARKER
- Marker Date: 12/27/2005
- State of Marker Organization: Colorado
- Marker Organization: Douglas County Historic Preservation Board
- Marker Text: Douglas County Historic Landmark Franktown Cemetery 1870 Donated by Historic Franktown and Community Support
FUNDING
Owned by Franktown Fire Protection District and the firefighters maintain as often as it is needed. Also, volunteer work done by numerous local clubs, including, Boy Scouts of America, LDS of Franktown, 4H Clubs, Smoky Hill Trail Chapter NSDAR, and several 'Friends of the Franktown Cemetery' group that include descendants of many families laid to rest there.
PHYSICAL CONDITION
- Preserve
TOURIST INFORMATION
- Open to the public: Yes
- Family Friendly: Yes
- Hours of Operation: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Admission fee: None
- Lodging: None
- Brochures: Yes
- Catalogues: Yes
- DVD's: Yes
- Website: https://www.douglas.co.us/about-us/historic-preservation/county-landmar…
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