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Old State Cemetary


category : Cemeteries
Bronze markers give biographical information about prominent citizens from the earliest history of the community. Every fall, volunteers in period dress "ressurrect" their ancestors and tell their stories during the annual cemetery walk.


Address: Third Street
Phone: 618-283-2728

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