Ground had been early set apart for cemetery purpose, at what is now the corner of North Eighth and Park streets. But the village was approaching upon its quietude and sacredness-it became too near the center of population-so that soon a movement gained sufficient impetus for its removal in 1854 to ground overlooking the river. This innovation was consummated by the Evergreen Cemetery Association, and incorporated company, which later turned over the grounds to the village for a consideration, and now comprise one of the beauty spots of the city.
