Many of the first pioneers of the west can be found laid to rest at a pioneer cemetery and these locations are often included in […]
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Kendallville cemetery finding new life
Historic cemeteries, especially those that are no longer in operation, typically fall into disrepair. With no maintenance staff or grounds keepers to maintain the property, […]
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Jewish homesteader cemetery added to National Register of Historic Places
Every year, professional review boards in each state review applications for sites to become historical landmarks, from churches and buildings to roadways. These applications, once reviewed and vetted […]
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Victorian Lynchburg brought to life with cemetery tours
Many historic cemeteries provide tours to the public, providing visitors with a view of the past. Some, such as cemeteries in Wilmington, NC, provide what […]
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Cemetery’s history at center of Hanover Heritage Day
A cemetery, to many, is a revered place where one can reflect and remember their departed loved ones, but cemeteries are also living historical records […]
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Natchez historian to be honored for cemetery work
Most days, people take for granted the existence of their local cemetery. The reluctance to acknowledge them stems mostly from how the discussion of death […]
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Historic Dublin cemetery reopens after closing 150 years ago
Cemeteries are important resources to their communities. They are places of worship and remembrance, they act as social locations, and they are a physical piece of […]
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Genealogy research helps Mississippi man find family lost cemetery
Genealogy has become one the biggest industries in the world as many people are interested in finding out where from their family ancestry comes. Every […]
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New Albany’s first cemetery to receive restoration funding
Historic cemeteries are not just locations where ancestors are buried but also act as historical documents of who came before and how each person helped […]
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Ithaca City Cemetery to receive city-funded review for repairs
The college experience varies from campus to campus but each school has their own uniqueness to them. Cornell University, known for its high standard of […]
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