A beautification project for the historic Landrum Cemetery could be completed as early as next month if work continues at its current pace.

The cemetery is located on E. Rutherford Street, near the eastern edge of the city.

The project, which is the brainchild of the Landrum Community Development Committee, includes the addition of a stone wall along the cemeterys edge, pillars at the main entrance, shrubbery and the replacement of the cemeterys arching, wrought-iron sign that stood until a storm felled it this past winter.

Its going to be really nice when this work is completed, said Landrum City Manager Steve Wolochowicz. Its really a main focal point when youre coming into the city. Right now, its coming along better than I had even hoped.

The $20,000 project is being done by Tryon-based Thompsons Landscaping and Stone Masonry.

The fence that once guarded the cemetery has already been taken down and the stone wall facing East Rutherford Street appears near completion.

The idea of trying to beautify the cemetery has been under discussion for a number of years, said Wolochowicz. Its going to be a real visual enhancement to the city.