Osceola in Mississippi County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

Violet Cemetery

Photographed By Craig Swain, August 31, 2010

1. Violet Cemetery Marker

Inscription. Violet Cemetery predates Arkansas statehood, the county, and city, with the oldest grave dating 1831. Initially secluded, the cemetery found itself in the middle of downtown as Osceola grew west because of cotton farming and manufacturing. Many elected officials and war veterans from the Civil War through Vietnam rest here.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1831.

Location. 35° 42.23′ N, 89° 57.994′ W. Marker is in Osceola, Arkansas, in Mississippi County. Marker is on East Johnson Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Osceola AR 72370, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old Bell Telephone Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Bank of Osceola (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Calvary Episcopal Church (about 300 feet away); Planters Bank Building (about 400 feet away); Drug Store (about 600 feet away); East Hale Storefronts (about 700 feet away); The Osceola Times Building (about 700 feet away); Reggie Young (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Osceola.

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Violet Cemetery and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, August 31, 2010

2. Violet Cemetery and Marker

Violet Cemetery Entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, August 31, 2010

3. Violet Cemetery Entrance

The cemetery is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Violet Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, August 31, 2010

4. Violet Cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 927 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 7, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.