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Odd Fellows-Confederate Cemetery

Cemetery St., Grenada, MS, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 33° 46' 26.1804", -89° 48' 47.3292"
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Established circa 1840, this is Grenada's oldest cemetery. Buried here are amany prominent, early citizens, including Rev. Abraham Lucas, who performed the marriage of Pittsburg & Tullahoma on July 4, 1836., forming Grenada. Also buried here are victims of 1878 Yellow Fever epidemic and approx. 150 Confederate soldiers.

Last updated: 6/17/2009 10:15:00
   
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