One of the oldest cemeteries around. Most of the head stones are over a hundred years old. The majority of the famous Dalton gang is buried there. A favorite hang out for college students who dare each other to go there at midnight. Strange noises and shadowy figures chase you around the place. Everyone that enters has an uneasy, creepy feeling when they are there. The Dalton gang started out on the right side of the law and were even appointed deputy marshals. Frank Dalton the oldest brother was deputy marshal for the federal court around Nov. 27th 1887. He later died in a gun battle against the Smith-Dixon gang, trying to arrest them. Later, Grat Dalton, one of the brothers, was shot in the arm trying to follow his brothers footsteps. In 1890 was the first time reportedly the brothers went to the bad side. When they were accused of stealing horses and selling them. They began their run from the law just outside of Clare more. Then on Feb. 6th 1891 they robbed the Southern Pacific Rail Road. Or so the story goes. After several more robberies and joining some different gangs, they strolled into Coffeyville with the intentions of holding up two different banks . The citizens recognized them and armed themselves. The battle was bloody and took the life of most of the gang. Emmett Dalton was injured severely but lived to stand trial for the robberies. But don't think that Coffeyville was the Daltons last stand. They still terrorized the country as the Doolin-Dalton gang for years. Now if you would like to see us stay the night at Elm-wood cemetery please vote for it.
Thanks your Den-Master Kenneth.
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