Proclamation of Local Emergency

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The City of Jackson’s Water and Sewer Business Administration is now JXN Water. Click here.

 

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Park Maintenance Division

Park Maintenance Division

Cemetery Division

The Park Maintenance Division oversees the lawn care and maintenance of six (6) cemeteries in the City of Jackson. For more information about the cemeteries and availability contact Tiffiney Lea 601-960-1487.

Cemetery Information

Cemeteries Acreage Number of Graves First Burial Availability
Cedarlawn 75.8 14,147 1877 Call for Availability
Elmwood 6.3 634 N/A Call for Availability
Greenwood 18.8 2932 1821 Call for Availability
Lincoln 2 187 N/A Call for Availability
Willow Park 7 2748 Early 1950s Call for Availability

Greenwood Cemetery
Greenwood Cemetery is the final resting place of:

  • 7 governors
  • 14 mayors
  • 8 judges (6 of whom where Supreme Court judges)
  • 24 clergymen
  • 6 Confederate generals

Mynelle Gardens

The purpose of this organization shall be to render support and assistance to the management and staff of Mynelle Gardens; to restore the gardens to the level of excellence originally visualized by Mrs. Hayward; to improve the quality of the cultural and social environment of our city through horticultural activities; and to develop programs at Mynelle Gardens with an educational purpose and to generate financial support for the gardens activities and development.

The Westbrook House which is located on the premises was recently renovated.  During fall 2003, the city renovated the exterior of the Westbrook House.  Currently, the city is in the process of restoring the interior as well.

Mynelle Gardens General Admission Fee
Adults $5.00
Children (Ages 4-12) $3.00
Senior Citizen $3.00
Mynelle Gardens Fees Schedule
Wedding Reception - (4 hour minimun)
Westbrook House $800.00
Addtional Hourly Rate  $50.00
Damage Deposit $800.00
Summerhouse Pavilion & Wedding Lawn $400.00
Damage Deposit $200.00
Wedding Lawn - (2 hours only) $300.00
Damage Deposit $150.00
Annual Photographers Fee $400.00
Photographers Onsite Visit  $25.00
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