Eastside Cemetery
History
In 1851, six acres were purchased from Henry Dodge for the East Side Cemetery, located at the east end of Division Street. If you are up for a hunt, several markers of interest can be found. Look for:
- Henry Dodge Maddin, a miner and grandson of Henry Dodge
- Mary Linn McArthur Black, a younger half-sister of Henry Dodge who operated a tavern at Belmont during its brief season (1836) as the first capital of the Wisconsin Territory. Mary Black was also buried with a 20-month-old grandson.
- Mary’s husband Robert S. Black (no marker), an Irishman who owned Blacks Grove, the wooded area south of the cemetery. He was recognized by some as a front man for Henry Dodge.
- The Owens Jones Vault, a family of prominent merchants
- The weathered stone of Luther Tyrer, the only veteran of the War of 1812 buried in Dodgeville.
Purchase a Cemetery Lot
Step 1
Contact City Hall by calling 608-930-9485 and City Staff will assist you in coordinating a time to meet with the Cemetery Sexton to discuss available lots, costs, and discuss rules & regulations.
Step 2
After working with Cemetery Staff and choosing a lot(s) the Cemetery Sexton will fill out a Cemetery Lot – Purchase Form that will include the Section, Lot, Block and Space(s) that you will be purchasing. After the form is turned over to the purchaser you will need to complete the form by providing us the name(s) you would like to appear on the deed along with where it should be mailed once it is complete.
Step 3
Bring your completed Cemetery Lot – Purchase Form including payment to the Dodgeville City Hall at 100 E. Fountain St. You will be provided a receipt that will confirm your purchase and a completed deed will be mailed out to you within 7-10 days.
Fee Schedule
|
Lot Sales |
Full Lot - 4 Grave Spaces |
$2,300 including perpetual care |
|
Grave Opening & |
Standard Rate Funeral (Monday – Friday: 8 am – 3 pm) |
$700 |
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Cremations & Infant Burials |
Standard Rate Funeral (Monday – Friday: 8 am – 3 pm) |
$300 |
*In addition to the above rates, oversized graves and graves requiring rock excavation will be charged as actual costs, above and beyond the normal fees.
** Rates effective as of June 1, 2015 (City Ordinance #1338)
EASTSIDE CEMETERY NOTICE
Cemetery Rules
- Spring and Summer artificial arrangements will be discarded after October 15th of each year
- Winter artificial arrangements will be discarded after April 1st each year
- Any work done in the cemetery MUST have prior approval from the Cemetery Foreman
- Please do not drive on grass.
- Trash cans are for paper and plastic only.
- There is a compost pile on southeast end of cemetery for yard waste.
- Pets must be on a leash, and please clean up after your pets.
