Centralia Parks and Recreation Master Plan - City of Centralia, WA
Centralia Parks and Recreation Master Plan - City of Centralia, WA
Centralia Parks and Recreation Master Plan - City of Centralia, WA
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Washington Lawn Cemetery<br />
Acreage 3.96<br />
Park Type Special Facility<br />
Location Washington Street at Maple Street<br />
Summary <strong>and</strong> Recommendations<br />
This historic cemetery is located within one <strong>of</strong> <strong>Centralia</strong>’s<br />
celebrated downtown residential neighborhoods. Located<br />
between Washington <strong>and</strong> Ash Streets, this four-acre cemetery<br />
facility is fully developed <strong>and</strong> has been maintained by <strong>Centralia</strong><br />
since 1937. The grounds are in poor condition <strong>and</strong> lack adequate<br />
irrigation, l<strong>and</strong>scaping, fencing, frontage improvements, lighting<br />
<strong>and</strong> other remedial improvements. V<strong>and</strong>alism <strong>and</strong> settling have<br />
deteriorated the condition <strong>of</strong> some headstones. Many <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Centralia</strong>’s earliest residents are buried here <strong>and</strong> recent volunteer<br />
efforts have helped document <strong>and</strong> digitally archive headstone<br />
information. Though few historically important personages or<br />
headstone improvements are present, this site has the potential<br />
for becoming a historic <strong>and</strong> visual asset for the city.<br />
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