Originally known as Camp Rathbun, and designated Camp No. As trainees were eventually assigned to military units and the barracks emptied, the federal government used the buildings as a prisoner-of-war camp.
In 1861, the town was both a training and marshalling center for Union soldiers during the Civil War. Woodlawn National Cemetery is located in Elmira, N.Y., in Chemung County. If not retrieved by the donor, they are then governed by the rules for disposal of federal property. Decorative items removed from graves remain the property of the donor but are under the custodianship of the cemetery. Permanent items removed from graves will be placed in an inconspicuous holding area for two weeks prior to disposal. For example, items incorporating beads or wires may become entangled in mowers or other equipment and cause injury. The Department of Veterans Affairs does not permit adornments that are considered offensive, inconsistent with the dignity of the cemetery or considered hazardous to cemetery personnel. Permanent plantings, statues, vigil lights, breakable objects and similar items are not permitted on the graves. They may not be secured to headstones or markers. Artificial flowers and potted plants may be placed on graves for a period extending 10 days before through 10 days after Easter Sunday and Memorial Day.Ĭhristmas wreaths, grave blankets and other seasonal adornments may be placed on graves from Dec. As a general rule, artificial flowers will be allowed on graves from Oct.
They will be removed when they become unsightly or when it becomes necessary to facilitate cemetery operations such as mowing.Īrtificial flowers and potted plants will be permitted on graves during periods when their presence will not interfere with grounds maintenance. Natural cut flowers may be placed on graves at any time of the year. Cemetery policies are conspicuously posted and readily visible to the public.įloral arrangements accompanying the casket or urn at the time of burial will be placed on the completed grave.
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