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Cemetery of the Week #162: Oakland Cemetery

Posted on October 11, 2017 by

Oakland Cemetery 1000 Brown Street, Iowa City, Iowa 52245 Founded: 1843 Size: 40 acres Number of interments: at least 13500 In February 1843, the Iowa territorial legislature deeded one square block of land to the people of Iowa City for a … Continue reading →

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Death’s Garden: Mausoleum Walk

Posted on November 4, 2016 by

by Karen Kruse It was a gloomy afternoon with a gentle summer rain coming down. I had been doing research at a local library and stopped on the way home to pick up information regarding the history of Rosehill Cemetery … Continue reading →

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Death’s Garden: New Orleans Blues

Posted on July 8, 2016 by

by Christine Sutton A few years ago, my husband and I decided to go on a much-needed vacation. Some time away from the stress of everyday life was just what we needed. We had a little more than two weeks … Continue reading →

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The Legend of Black Aggie

Posted on May 20, 2016 by

by E. A. Black I have always had a soft spot for cemetery statuary. I own a replica of the Bird Girl statue seen on the cover of the book Midnight In The Garden Of Good And Evil. The original … Continue reading →

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Solitude and Specters at Highland Lawn Cemetery

Posted on April 8, 2016 by

by Joy Neighbors Highland Lawn Cemetery in Terre Haute, Indiana, has provided me with many great afternoons. Located on 139 acres of “hills and hollows,” the rural-style cemetery offers seclusion and peace as you stroll along meandering paths that lead … Continue reading →

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