Makemie Monument Park Restoration Project

Legacy of Society Accomplishments

Clean the grounds of accumulated overgrowth and trash and debris from the shoreline of Holden's Creek (completed)
Re-installation of historical marker located on Route 13 in Temperanceville, Va. (completed)
Placement of sign on Route 695 (Saxis Road) at the Park Entrance (completed)
Restoration of Memorial Pyramid (completed)
Secure additional real estate for picnic tables, turn-around and parking area (completed)
Gate waterfront entrance to admit foot traffic only (completed)
Clean monument pedestal (completed)
Sculpt, cast, and install replacement statue (completed)
Repair of fence around monument pedestal (completed)
Construct fence separating park from recreational area (completed)
Installation of picnic tables, park benches, and trash containers (completed)
Obtain recognition of the Park as a Virginia Historic Landmark (2006) and listed on the National Register of Historic Places (2007) (completed)

Larger, more informative sign on U.S. 13 in Temperanceville
Planned expanded use of Park: toilet facilities, pavilion and walkway around Park
Landscaping, bulk-heading of the creek shoreline and paving of turn-around and parking lot
Provide fund for perpetual care
Build brick floor on top of excavated foundation of Makemie’s house for concerts, meetings, weddings and social functions