July 2007. Main gate of Cottonwood Cemetery, Jackson, Calhoun, Iowa. Established in 1864 and originally called Lake Creek Cemetery, it was renamed Cottonwood Cemetery because of the living cottonwood tree fence that surrounded the cemetery. The Oxenford family sold the first acre for the cemetery and there were already 8 graves there-seven were Oxenford children under the age of four.

Plaque: Cotton Wood Cemetery Honor Roll. A listing of those who served and are buried in Cotton Wood Cemetery.

Photo from the private collection of Forrest B. Hare. Copies may be used in private collection, however, may not be used commercially without consent.