In 1817, a trading house, or factory, was established where produced goods were available to local tribes at prices below what they could otherwise afford. Thereafter, until 1825, a small force continued to garrison at the fort.įrom 1817 to 1825, Fort Mitchell gradually emerged as a center of commerce for trade with Native Americans. The militia was ambushed and driven back to Fort Mitchell by a combined force of Creeks and British. Shortly after the fort's completion, the Georgia Militia launched an attack against the British at Tuckabatchie and Hothlewali. The Georgia Militia originally constructed Fort Mitchell in order to sustain a military presence in the area during the Creek War of 1813 to 1814. Attempts to paint, stain, mark, attach adhesive, tape, glue, or decals, is vandalism of Federal property.įort Mitchell is located south of Phenix City in Alabama, adjacent to the state-owned and operated Fort Mitchell Park. Permanent flower containers are not permitted on gravesites at this National Cemetery. Eaten and displaced floral arrangements are discarded. If not retrieved by the donor, they are then governed by the rules for disposal of federal property.īe aware that deer and other wild life frequently eat fresh flowers and displace artificial flowers after tasting them and finding them to be artificial. Decorative items removed from graves remain property of the donor but are under the custodianship of the cemetery. Permanent items removed from graves will be placed in inconspicuous holding area for one month prior to disposal. For example, items incorporating beads and wires may become entangled in mowers or other equipment and cause injury. The Department of Veterans Affairs does not permit adornments that are considered offensive, inconsistent with the dignity of the cemetery or considered hazardous to cemetery personnel. Nothing that is breakable, extends above, attaches to, or could possible stain the headstone is authorized. Permanent plantings, balloons, statues, vigil lights, breakable objects and similar items are not permitted on the graves. Disposal dates of holiday flowers, wreaths, and ornaments is dependent on weather conditions. They may not be secured to headstones or markers. Disposal dates of holiday flowers, wreaths, and ornaments is dependent on weather conditions.Ĭhristmas wreaths, grave blankets no larger than 2' x 3', and other seasonal adornments may be placed on graves from December 1 through January 1. As a general rule, artificial flowers and potted plants will be allowed on graves for a period extending 10 days before through 10 days after Easter Sunday and Memorial Day. This is generally April 1 through October 1 however, weather dictates ground maintenance schedules. A sweep for unsightly flowers is generally conducted every 1st and 3rd Thursday.Īrtificial flowers and potted plants will be permitted on graves during periods when their presence will not interfere with grounds maintenance. They will be removed when they become unsightly or when it becomes necessary to facilitate cemetery operations such as mowing. Natural cut flowers may be placed on graves at any time of the year. We recommend that expensive baskets and living plants be taken home following the committal service and ask that no more than four (4) wreaths be left for placement on the new grave site, or one, 2' x 3' floral grave blanket. These vases have a plastic spike to hold them in place in the ground.įloral arrangements accompanying the casket or urn at the time of burial will be placed on the completed grave. They are in metal boxes in front of each burial section with the floral policy printed on the box. Plastic vases are available at the cemetery for public use. Cemetery policies are conspicuously posted and readily visible to the public.
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