Riverside Cemetery (Withee, Wisconsin)

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Riverside Cemetery
Riverside Cemetery (Withee, Wisconsin)
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Established1904
Location
Country United States
Coordinates 44°57′07″N90°37′50″W / 44.952°N 90.6305°W / 44.952; -90.6305
TypePublic
Owned byRiverside Cemetery Board
Website Riverside Cemetery Information
Find a Grave Riverside Cemetery

Riverside Cemetery is a cemetery in Withee, Wisconsin. It is located on the corner of French Town Road and Highway X.

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History

Riverside Cemetery is located 1-1/2 miles west of Withee and was platted on March 11, 1904 by C.S. Stockwell, surveyor. [1] Most headstones were brought to Withee via train and moved by horse and wagon to the cemetery. Several individuals were moved from Longwood Cemetery and reburied in Riverside.

Mission statement

It is the mission of Riverside Cemetery to provide a serene and secure environment for all that enter.

Governing Body

The governing body for the cemetery, as per its 1986 by-laws, contains: The Mayor of the City of Owen, The President of the Village of Withee, The Chairperson of the Town of Hixon plus one delegate from each of these municipalities.

Notable Features

Interments

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References

  1. Withee Memories. 2001. p. 54.
  2. A War of Their Own. 1998.