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Historical Mt. Allen Cemetery Tour
History
The Historical Cemetery Map (PDF) shows the grave markers for twelve individuals who are noteworthy in the history of Hays, have rather interesting stories or have unique looking grave markers. Visitors are welcome to access the cemetery on the south side near 26th and Pine. As you stroll through the cemetery you might want to look for the grave marker showing the person with the earliest date of birth and those who were born on your same date of birth. In text of this section, Hays was established as "Hays City" in 1867, but the word "City" was officially dropped from the name Hays City in 1885.
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Burial Plot 1 - Clara Allen
The first burial at Mount Allen Cemetery was Clara Allen, the daughter of Martin Allen.
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Burial Plot 2 - Baby Alma
The story behind the young girl that is buried with only a simple headstone and the words "Baby Alma – Age 17 yrs." is a fascinating yet odd occurrence that happened here in 1918.
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Burial Plot 3 - Jack Downing
If you notice a grave marker with a statue of a little boy and a dog, then you have found the resting place of five year old Jack Downing.
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Burial Plot 4 - Lieutenant Edwin Philip Eckerson
Learn about the lieutenant that served in the 7th Cavalry under George Custer.
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Burial Plot 5 - George F. Foreman
George F. Foreman was one of thirteen surviving veterans of the Civil War known to have lived and/or died in Hays.
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Burial Plot 6 - Peter & Sophia Johnson
Peter and Sophia Johnson were immigrants from Denmark. After living in several mid-western states, they moved their family from Iowa and came to Ellis County in 1886.
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Burial Plot 7 - Simon Motz
Simon Motz was an early Hays pioneer who ran a general store and later became involved in politics.
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Burial Plot 8 - Alexander Ramsey
Alex Ramsey was the Sheriff of Ellis County at the time, and his duties lead him down the path of chasing horse thieves on the summer evening of his death.
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Burial Plot 9 - James Reeder
James Reeder was one of the early pioneers of Hays City and was an attorney with the law firm Nelson & Reeder.
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Burial Plot 10 - Father Valentine Sommereison
Learn about the life of priest, Father Valentine Sommereison.
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Burial Plot 11 - Nicholas Voss
Get information of Nicholas Voss who's notably documented early Hays through his photography.
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Burial Plot 12 - I.M. Yost
I.M. Yost was one of Ellis County's prominent pioneer businessmen.