Dixie Cemetery
Cemetery Road
Dixie, Walla Walla County, Washington
Directions
Dixie Cemetery is situated on the northern edge of the town of Dixie, on a hillside in Section 26, Township 8 North, Range 37 East. To reach the cemetery from Highway 12, turn north onto Cochran Road and proceed one block. Then, turn right onto Cemetery Road and continue east for one-tenth of a mile. You will find the “Dixie Cemetery” sign on the left, or the north side of the road.
History
The cemetery was established around 1875, when William G. Kershaw and his wife, Nancy, donated 2 acres so he could bury his mother, Mary Kershaw, being the first interred. Charles Actor and his wife, Sarah, contributed additional acres to create a permanent burial site. The initial trustees of the cemetery were W.T. Barnes, J.M. Lamb, J.M. Cornwell, and W.G. Kershaw. Unfortunately, two early fires swept through the cemetery, destroying most of the old wooden markers. The original plot map, which was kept in a potting shed, was also lost in the fire. Garland Wilson, an area historian, provided this information.
On 1 July 2000, Rella and Jim Gleaton, and Sheryl, Edward, and Cameron Wilkinson undertook a significant task. They surveyed and meticulously documented the cemetery, preserving its history for future generations.
Additional information
Visit the Dixie Cemetery Website