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The New Pet Cemetery

The pet cemetery was started due to public demand for a final resting place for their beloved pets. It will be further developed when time and money allows.

Example of Pet Memorial

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Forest Cemetery
634 North 9th Street
Oskaloosa, IA 52577

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Cenotaph

In 1954, through the cooperation of the Forest Cemetery Association and the Oskaloosa Chapter of the Service Star Legion, this permanent Memorial Day platform was built at the north end of Lake Cunningham. It was to be a war memorial honoring all war dead from all branches of the armed services in our county.

Navy Parrot Rifle

It was made by the West Point Foundry and is a 4.2-in (30 pounder) Parrott rifle.

Navy Parrott Rifle

This rifle (cannon) was donated to Phil Kearney Post #40 G.A.R. in 1902 and was placed at the entrance to the G.A.R. section. It was part of the battery of U.S.S. Vicksburg and was fired 101 times through March, 1865.