History Never Dies: Evergreen Cemetery, Part II
Founded in 1880, Evergreen Cemetery honors its long history while still operating as an active cemetery, funeral home and crematory. Over the years, sections were acquired from the Catholic, Jewish and African American communities.
History Never Dies: Evergreen Cemetery, Part I
The first Jacksonville resident buried in Evergreen Cemetery was Margaret Jamison, in 1881. She and husband William, also buried there in 1882, had six children. Their youngest son was buried in Evergreen Cemetery in 1919.
A Taste of Jacksonville’s Music History
The Florida Theatre has remained one of Jacksonville’s major music venues for almost 100 years. Want to know more about Jacksonville’s music history?