GAR section - Evergreen Cemetery, Owego - Veteran Cemeteries on Waymarking.com

"It was opened by the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) in 1865. Four cannons dramatically highlight this section. In the fall of 1877, the Post Babcock GAR donated $50 to the monument fund for the purchase of four cannons. The cannons are six-pounders and were placed at the south side of the site. They were purchased from the Erie Railroad Company who had stored them in their Jersey City depot for a long time due to the fact that the transportation charges were never paid by the owner. Because of deteriorating conditions over the years, the Civil War Monuments Section 17 Restoration Project of 2006-2007, sponsored by the Tioga County War Service Medal Commission, Project Homecoming, completed the needed repairs. Eighty six downed and damaged stones and foundations were stabilized, including the four cannons. This project was undertaken and led by Viet Nam War Veteran, Charles Harding and his wife, Anita, who volunteered 783.5 hours of their time, which they considered to be an honor and a privilege. It was re-dedicated on Memorial Day weekend 2007."

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Date cemetery was established: 1865 Visiting hours: The cemetery is open normal daylight hours. The roads are steep enough that winter driving is not recommended. Website pertaining to the cemetery: [Web Link]

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