In 1857 it was put under the authority of the Royal Oak Township Board of Health. By 1977 the cemetery Board was inactive, but in 1933 a city ordinance was adopted creating a new Cemetery Board. In this small piece of land, approximately 6 acres, lie the remains of many of the pioneers of Royal Oak Township, the Village of Royal Oak, and the City of Royal Oak. The Cemetery Board has identified the graves of more than 100 veterans of almost every war America has fought. Ezra Parker and Elijah Drake, both soldiers of the American Revolution, are buried here.
Many people visit the cemetery just to study the history of our community.
Presently the Cemetery Board is made up of five people. The term of office is three years. Application to fill a vacancy on this board should be made at the office of the City Clerk in the City Hall. Applicants must have an interest in serving the City, and must be a resident of the City. Meeting of Board in the Cemetery during the summer of 2000.