At the center of the cemetery is a 25-foot (7.6 m) obelisk erected in 1900 marking the mass grave of 163 Confederate Prisoners of War. The 163 Confederate soldiers were re-interred there in 1900. These were POWs who died in the nearby Newport News POW camp between and .
The first thing you will notice upon entering the grounds at Greenlawn is the natural beauty of dogwoods and crepe myrtle as well as centuries old live oaks and other mature trees of various species.
GreenlawnMemorialPark, formerly known as GreenlawnCemetery, is a 50-acre cemetery located where two natural streams, Mill Dam Creek and Salters Creek, come together.
Join us as we visit the final resting place of hip-hop legend PimpC, one-half of the iconic duo UGK. We’ll explore his life, career, and the tragic circumstances surrounding his passing. GreenlawnMemorialPark, a beloved Natchez institution since 1958, preserves the traditions of our community. Nestled on 35 acres of serene land adorned with majestic live oak trees, our park is a peaceful haven located on Morgantown Road. · While you may know the rules of our cemetery grounds, those visiting with you may not. Click here to keep them informed on the proper etiquette. · While May can be filled with excitement for warmer weather and summer travels, it can be challenging for others. The pressure to visit our loved ones’ graves, purchase the perfect flower arrangements and decorations, and be reminded that our love for them has not changed.
GreenlawnMemorialPark, a beloved Natchez institution since 1958, preserves the traditions of our community. Nestled on 35 acres of serene land adorned with majestic live oak trees, our park is a peaceful haven located on Morgantown Road.
· While you may know the rules of our cemetery grounds, those visiting with you may not. Click here to keep them informed on the proper etiquette.
· While May can be filled with excitement for warmer weather and summer travels, it can be challenging for others. The pressure to visit our loved ones’ graves, purchase the perfect flower arrangements and decorations, and be reminded that our love for them has not changed.
