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You are referring to Evergreen Cemetery at 14th and Pine.

The cemetery actually isn't run-down anymore. All but the very oldest section are very well-kept, and during our excursion we did not see a single fallen headstone. The only section that could be considered 'run down' is the section just east of the large Mausoleum. All the grass is dead but based on the 10 foot high pile of new soil nearby it looks like they may be planning on laying down new sod.

The residents directly behind the east section of the cemetery are actually less than 50 feet away! Their back yards are right up against the east section and are below the ground level of the graves! I can imagine one big rainstorm turning their back yards into something out of the movie Poltergeist..

Even though there is metal fencing and gates surrounding the entire cemetery, there is easy access to at least to the older section behind the mausoleum. Just south of the mausoleum, on Pine Street there is an unfenced section with only chains blocking the road to keep cars out. There are not any 'no trespassing' signs and nothing else to indicate that you are not allowed to visit the graves. We were able to go in and walk around at night for a few hours with no issues - but I would advise anyone going to the cemetery after hours stay quiet and respectful.