Stokenbury Cemetery History, Travel Information, Facts And More
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NAME
Stokenbury Cemetery
COUNTRY
America
ADDRESS
Elkins, Arkansas 72727, USA
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About Stokenbury Cemetery
It is the historic cemetery in the city of Elkins in Arkansas. It is the oldest cemetery built in 1850 and spread up to 1.2 acres of the area. The place is maintained by the cemetery association since 1995.
How To Reach Stokenbury Cemetery
The graveyard is located on AR Highway 16 in Elkins city in Washington County (AR). It is situated on the north side of the city and the east side of AR Highway 16.
Bus
The nearest bus stop to the cemetery is Crossover & Wyman bus stop in Fayetteville. It is about 12 kilometers away from the cemetery; the distance can be covered in just 11 minutes by drive. The other nearby bus stops are Huntsville & Ray bus stop, Happy Hollow & the 4th bus stop.
Train
The nearest train exit to the cemetery is Arkansas & Missouri railroad train station. It is about 28.4 kilometers away from the cemetery. After arriving at the station, visitors can hire a taxi or public transport to reach the Stokenbury cemetery.
By Air
After arriving at Drake field which is only the nearest airport (22.4 km) to the historic cemetery, one can hire private transport to reach the cemetery. The other nearby airport is Springdale Municipal Airport (ASG) which is 26.8 kilometers away from the cemetery.
Some Lesser Known Facts About Stokenbury Cemetery
- There are 153 known burials in the cemetery which are identified, aside from this there are around 50 or 60 graves are unmarked.
- It is the good preserve cemetery representing the history of early settlements of the area.
- The cemetery is built in the mixed architectural style of the late 19th & 20th centuries American movement and high-style Victorian funerary art.
- All the graves are laid in rows from north to south. Most of the family members are buried together in the cemetery.
- In 2010, the cemetery was added to the national register of historic places.
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