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A former slave placed this marker on his master’s grave

In a historic Alabama cemetery lies the grave of John Godwin, an engineer and bridge builder who died in 1859. The stone ...
New Hampshire's first natural burial ground, Oliverian Everlasting Burial Ground, offering an eco-friendly alternative to traditional cemeteries.
Ever notice how the most beautiful places are the ones nobody’s talking about? Tucked away in Tallahassee, the Old City ...
The 173-year-old cemetery — solemn, historic and picturesque — will be the final resting place of the Rev. Jesse Jackson this ...
Rachel Bernhardt meandered down the snow-packed trail through pockets of willow and trees on a piece of undeveloped land in ...
GREENWOOD, Ind. — A man was charged after he allegedly went to a mausoleum and stole from multiple urns in late 2025, according to court documents. Bryan Scott Hunter, 37, was charged with the ...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man who had been missing since Sunday in Jackson, Tennessee, was found dead in a shallow grave, and his girlfriend is in custody, the Jackson Police Department said. Jackson Police ...
LAGRANGE, Ga. (WRBL) — Black History Month often highlights trailblazers and well-known figures, but in LaGrange, one historic cemetery is reminding visitors that history also belongs to those whose ...
Editor’s note: This article has been updated to reflect that the flag holders were for veterans of multiple wars. WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — A Kansas police department hopes someone saw something that ...
HANOVER COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — A 92-year-old Ashland woman is working to preserve the Hickory Hill Slave and African American Cemetery, which is rooted in the community’s history. Hanover County shared ...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (D2D) – Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, and many of you may be looking for something special or unique. Look no further than one of Huntsville’s oldest cemeteries, where love, ...
The Texas native appeared in three films for exploitation director S.F. Brownrigg, including ‘Don’t Look in the Basement’ and ‘Poor White Trash Part II.’ By Mike Barnes Senior Editor Carr died ...