The Prater Cemetery began as a family cemetery and eventually morphed into a small community cemetery. Toward the back of the cemetery is the impressive headstone for Dr. G.W. Todd. The head of an elk is carved into the stone to signify Dr. Todd's membership in the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks. The BPOE, also known as the Elks Lodge or simply the Elks, is an American fraternal and social club that was founded in 1868 in New York City. Early members were mostly actors and entertainers, but the BPOE has since evolved into a charitable service order of more than a million members. --Rutherford County Cemeteries Driving Tour