Bartow may use eminent domain to retake historic cemetery
“The Evergreen Cemetery in Bartow has fallen into such a sad state that city leaders have decided to pursue an effort to take the property by eminent domain.
City council members say the cemetery, along HWY 60 at the western edge of Bartow, is historically a burial site for black residents, and in the 1800’s was deeded to a group of trustees who would oversee the property.”
Glasser, Eric. WTSP 26 July 2013.