Several clean-up efforts will be held in an effort to help enhance the Jackson Square Cemetery in the Jackson Square community, located in west Natchitoches. These efforts will encompass North, Howell, Thomas and Gibson Streets and will take place over the next few months. To launch the volunteer effort, the African-American Caucus (AAC) organization at Northwestern State University, will begin the series on Friday, Feb. 23 from 11 am – 1 pm.

 

“We are pleased to be able to help enhance the community we live, work, study  and worship in as students. The strong Town-Gown relationship is very important to us and our mission,” said Carley Handy, one of the members of the organization.

 

The cemetery’s volunteer committee and other organizations will volunteer to help with the clean-up efforts. The Cane River Heritage Area and the Ben D. Johnson Educational Center are partnering with this endeavor. The public is invited to assist with the efforts.

 

The Jackson Square Cemetery is one of the older cemeteries in the parish where African-Americans are buried. Dating back to the late 1800’s. For more information, call: (318) 332-8254.