Wayne Township Seeks Donations for Historic Mount Jackson Cemetery Maintenance
Wayne Township is seeking donations to help maintain Mount Jackson Cemetery in Indianapolis, a historic burial ground with limited records due to a fire in the 1960s. The article highlights notable individuals interred there, including Civil War veteran William S.…
Indianapolis, IN, August 4, 2026 —
Wayne Township is appealing for public donations to assist in the ongoing maintenance of Mount Jackson Cemetery, an historic burial site located in Indianapolis.
The cemetery, which holds the final resting places of numerous individuals, faces challenges in its upkeep. A significant obstacle to historical record-keeping for the site was a fire that occurred in the 1960s, which destroyed many of the cemetery’s documents. This event has led to limited available records concerning those interred there.
Despite the limitations in historical documentation, Mount Jackson Cemetery is the final resting place for several notable individuals:
- William S. McCormick: A veteran of the Civil War.
- Hampton Callis: Identified as a Confederate soldier.
- John E. McKinney: A police officer.
- George Williams: Notably, the last person to be executed by hanging in the state of Indiana.
The appeal for donations aims to ensure the continued preservation and maintenance of this historic cemetery. Further details regarding donation methods or specific needs were not provided in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Enrique Saenz on mirrorindy.org, see more information here.
