This needs to be taken care of by people who have a true concern for the cemeteries. First choice would be descendants of those buried there; second choice would be a historical society. This is not a government responsiblity. How many young people do you know who cannot afford to buy a house and have a family? I know too many and the taxes are one important reason for this situation. In a message dated 6/4/01 9:33:01 AM, ktkelly@nightowl.net writes: << Hi Kathy,I,too,think that the taxes are excessive. Do you have a plan,to take care of the rural cemeteries? A small county tax,to have someone periodically mow these graveyards,would not be too much. Rutherford Co is part of the Nashville boom area. If nothing is done,then these cemeteries will be destroyed. There has not been much discussion on this list,about this. I am curious,about that. Kevin Kelly,St Louis