Mt. Vernon Cemetery Maintenance Fund

Mount Vernon Cemetery is a classic-looking cemetery, and is the final resting place for countless notables from the Atchison area, and others from the Great State of Kansas. The cemetery was built in 1864 and overlooks beautiful Warnock Lake, along a hillside a few miles outside of town.

Amelia Earhart’s maternal grandparents are buried here. The Otis family has a family plot area. Her grandfather was Alfred and her grandmother was named Amelia. Three former governors are buried here. Possibly, the most interesting marker belonged to John Martin. The former governor died at the age of 50. Since his life was only partially completed, his monument, too, partially completed.

Senator John Ingalls is buried here, along other family members. He was known during his days in the United States Senate as the “silver-tongued orator.”

Several markers are beautiful with their designs. They ranged from basic appearances to elaborate work.

The purpose of this fund is to help with general maintenance - mowing, snow removal, road improvements, stone replacements, and future property improvements.

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