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Confederate Decoration Day

3rd St., Columbus, MS, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 33° 29' 32.9604", -88° 25' 49.53"
  Mississippi State Historical Marker
 
    Mississippi State
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Began here, April 25, 1866, with first annual placing of flowers on graves of Blue and Gray. Idea originated at meeting in Twelve Gables, home of Miss Matt Morton.

Last updated: 6/17/2009 10:15:00
   
Related Themes: C.S.A., Confederate States of America, Confederacy
 
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