The cemetery was conceived in October 1846 when a citizens group circulated a petition and collected $1,500 towards the purchase of land. A new subscription effort in December 1849 led to the incorporation of the cemetery on 29 January 1850, at which time seven managers were named.
The cemetery was conceived in October 1846 when a group of citizens circulated a petition and gathered $1,500 to buy land. A new subscription campaign in December 1849 led to the incorporation of the cemetery on January 29, 1850, at which point seven managers were appointed.