
Evergreen Cemetery
Hours of Operation
The cemetery is open every day from 8:00 am until Dusk.
The cemetery is not open to the public outside of these hours.
Phone: 254-647-3522 for information.

We Ask Visitors to be Considerate of Our Cemetery
When Working in the Cemetery. All work performed in the cemetery, by other than city employees, may only be conducted during the normal hours of operations.
Speed Limits. No vehicle is authorized to exceed 10 mph in the cemetery.
Please Use Roadways. We ask visitors to only drive on the roads or driveways designated for that purpose. Do not drive across lots or graves to gain access to a plot. Please do not attempt to turn around on a cemetery road.
Commercial Vehicles. Commercial vehicles other than those approved by the city for maintenance on the grounds (for example: funeral homes or monument companies) are not allowed.
Respect Gravesites. We ask that visitors keep on the walkways and do not walk on the gravesites of other families.
Prohibited Items. No person will be allowed to possess or consume alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs within the cemetery.
When Working in the Cemetery. All work performed in the cemetery, by other than city employees, may only be conducted during the normal hours of operations.
Speed Limits. No vehicle is authorized to exceed 10 mph in the cemetery.
Please Use Roadways. We ask visitors to only drive on the roads or driveways designated for that purpose. Do not drive across lots or graves to gain access to a plot. Please do not attempt to turn around on a cemetery road.
Commercial Vehicles. Commercial vehicles other than those approved by the city for maintenance on the grounds (for example: funeral homes or monument companies) are not allowed.
Respect Gravesites. We ask that visitors keep on the walkways and do not walk on the gravesites of other families.
Prohibited Items. No person will be allowed to possess or consume alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs within the cemetery.

Evergreen Cemetery is located at the intersection of Wayland and Sunset roads. The City of Ranger maintains the records for the cemetery. Information is available at City Hall. The city issues deeds for all cemetery spaces that are sold. Our cemetery is the final resting place of loved ones and is regularly visited by family and friends.
Evergreen cemetery is a place of historic resources. It is a reminder of the early days of our community. The cemetery provides an opportunity to research your family history.
Evergreen cemetery is the resting place for war veterans, early settlers, church leaders, doctors, lawyers, and many of those key figures in the history of our town.
VETERANS MEMORIAL AT EVERGREEN CEMETERY
The men and women of the City of Ranger have a rich and long history of service to our country. This includes service members, Gold Star families, veteran’s groups, and the families of those that served.
The memorial at Evergreen Cemetery is dedicated to the memory of the Ranger Veterans of all wars and to the men who gave their lives in the service of our country.
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The American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary dedicated the monument on May 26, 1963.
“AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN AND IN THE MORNING, WE SHALL REMEMBER THEM”
The men and women of the City of Ranger have a rich and long history of service to our country. This includes service members, Gold Star families, veteran’s groups, and the families of those that served.
The memorial at Evergreen Cemetery is dedicated to the memory of the Ranger Veterans of all wars and to the men who gave their lives in the service of our country.
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The American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary dedicated the monument on May 26, 1963.
“AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN AND IN THE MORNING, WE SHALL REMEMBER THEM”
How Evergreen Cemetery Began
A. B. Poe, who was associated with the J. D. Olenys, received the plans in March 1920 for the Evergreen Cemetery and the project had begun in earnest. The project was for a Park Cemetery of which the city could be proud of. Mr. Baehr, a landscape expert (Roselawn Cemetery in Little Rock and El Paso’s Evergreen Cemetery) would supervise the work. The plan was for a perpetual care cemetery which would be funded by setting aside a trust fund from a percentage of the sale of lots for the cemetery’s upkeep.
In May 1920, lots in the new Evergreen cemetery on Wayland were going on sale. Initial requests for lots had begun with several burials had already taken place. The Catholic Church was buying a section, as were several local organizations and lodges. Evergreen shrubs and trees from the El Paso nursery of A. B. Poe were being delivered to the new cemetery. Planning was in place to drill a water well in one corner to allow for the watering of the trees and grass.
Information on the Memorial Monument
April 1963 was the deadline announced by the American Legion Auxiliary to have names added to the Memorial monument at Evergreen Cemetery. Mrs. A. H. Powell, President of the Auxiliary, stated that Ranger Merchants were incredibly supportive and had contributed to the fund. On Sunday, May 26, Memorial Day services were held at Evergreen Cemetery to dedicate the Memorial Monument that was paid for with donations. The Monument replaced the crosses at the cemetery, which were also symbols of respect for those who died in service of their country. The Guest Speaker was Judge Scott Bailey. Bobbie Owen and Pat Jameson played Taps.
Ranger Veterans Support Group - Placing of Flags
Currently, the Ranger Veterans Support Group coordinates for placement of flags by volunteers through out the year for Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, and on Veteran’s Day. Please contact them if you are interested in volunteering.
A. B. Poe, who was associated with the J. D. Olenys, received the plans in March 1920 for the Evergreen Cemetery and the project had begun in earnest. The project was for a Park Cemetery of which the city could be proud of. Mr. Baehr, a landscape expert (Roselawn Cemetery in Little Rock and El Paso’s Evergreen Cemetery) would supervise the work. The plan was for a perpetual care cemetery which would be funded by setting aside a trust fund from a percentage of the sale of lots for the cemetery’s upkeep.
In May 1920, lots in the new Evergreen cemetery on Wayland were going on sale. Initial requests for lots had begun with several burials had already taken place. The Catholic Church was buying a section, as were several local organizations and lodges. Evergreen shrubs and trees from the El Paso nursery of A. B. Poe were being delivered to the new cemetery. Planning was in place to drill a water well in one corner to allow for the watering of the trees and grass.
Information on the Memorial Monument
April 1963 was the deadline announced by the American Legion Auxiliary to have names added to the Memorial monument at Evergreen Cemetery. Mrs. A. H. Powell, President of the Auxiliary, stated that Ranger Merchants were incredibly supportive and had contributed to the fund. On Sunday, May 26, Memorial Day services were held at Evergreen Cemetery to dedicate the Memorial Monument that was paid for with donations. The Monument replaced the crosses at the cemetery, which were also symbols of respect for those who died in service of their country. The Guest Speaker was Judge Scott Bailey. Bobbie Owen and Pat Jameson played Taps.
Ranger Veterans Support Group - Placing of Flags
Currently, the Ranger Veterans Support Group coordinates for placement of flags by volunteers through out the year for Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, and on Veteran’s Day. Please contact them if you are interested in volunteering.