There's a new look at the Benton Cemetery these days.

Located a half mile north of Benton, off Iowa Highway 2, the cemetery sports new fencing all around with chain link fence and a new gate along the road.

The new look is the result of a cooperative community project held Saturday, September 23. Funds for the renovation had been collected from interested persons earlier and materials purchased.

The weather man cooperated and a big turnout of workers was recorded. Brush and trees around part of the plot were removed, new wire strung on the sides and back, and the new chain link installed along the front. The new fence features gates for both auto and pedestrian traffic.

Women of the community worked together to provide a noon meal at the Benton community hall for those working at the cemetery.

  SOURCE: 1887 - Benton, Iowa Centennial - 1987. p. 123. Courtesy of Mount Ayr Public Library, Mount Ayr IA

Transcriptions and notes by Sharon R. Becker, October of 2012

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