[1] Evergreen Cemetery was established around 1860, but it does not appear to have been used extensively, except by the Chidsey family, until recent years.

The white-marble Chidsey obelisk is one of the chief objects of historical interest.

A common form derived from Egyptian practice, the obelisk was used throughout the 19th century to mark the plots of well-to-do families.

The Chidsey obelisk is especially notable for its high level of stone-carving artistry, featuring a draped shroud (a symbol of mourning), tassels, and a wreath (a symbol of victory through the Resurrection).

The association relies on financial contributions and voluntary endeavors to guarantee that the cemetery sustains its role as a dignified and respectable final resting place for the individuals interred therein.