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History of the Memorial Rose Garden
The Dodge City Area Women's Chamber of Commerce Inc. Memorial Commemorative Rose Garden was the brainchild of the Beautification Committee. These volunteers researched, planned, and planted the first rose in spring 1987.
The Rose Garden is located on the Dodge City Community College campus at North 14th Avenue. After years of fundraising, community support, and hours of volunteer work, the garden was formally dedicated on July 26th, 1987. The garden is maintained by the Beautification Committee, members, and volunteers.
Each raised bed holds 5 to 10 rose bushes, each with an identification plaque. A sign is placed at the entrance stating which rose is dedicated to whom and whether it is a Commemorative or Memorial. A drip irrigation system has been installed to ensure proper watering.
We hope the Rose Garden will be a place for people to come, sit, relax, meditate, or just take time to stop and "smell the roses".
To purchase a rose for a loved one, please fill out the form below.
UNDERGOING RENOVATIONS
The duties of the Beautification Committee include:
Caring for the Memorial Rose Garden, located on N. 14th.
Assisting in other areas of beautifying the city at the Committee's discretion.
Keeping records of memorial roses by the name of the purchaser and the name of the person(s) memorialized.
Contacting purchasers when their memorial rose fee renews.
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