October 9, 2009
Workers began installing the
new fencing around historic 1883 Methodist Church Cemetery
located in downtown Arab on Shoal Creek Trail NE. Arab
Public Works Director Steve Hallman said that crews will install
the completed sections of fencing. Hallman said
approximately $2,000 is still needed to complete the project.
When complete a
total of 500 feet of fencing, a privacy wall skirting the rear
of several downtown business, and a new lighted flag pole are
planned for the cemetery which has been included in the Alabama
Historic Commission's Alabama Register of Historic Cemeteries
and is the first in Marshall County to receive the designation.
Arab city
employees are constructing the fencing as the funds become
available. Hallman said the project is expected to cost
approximately $15,000 which is half the cost estimates to
contract the project out.
Donations from
individuals, businesses, and corporations are currently being
sought to raise the additional $2,000. A 4" by 6.5" plaque will
be provided for each four foot section donated and will be
custom engraved for each donor. A four foot section is $150 or
$300 for a full eight foot section. Donations checks should be
made payable to The City of Arab Historic Cemetery Project and
may be mailed to: The City of Arab, 740 North Main St, Arab, AL
35016.
For more
information contact Steve Hallman at (256) 586-6793 or Becky
Hawkins at (256) 586-8128.
Click here to print a donation form....
