Glenwood Cemetery
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Glenwood Cemetery

Tupelo, Lee County, Mississippi, USA

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Location: SE¼ S30 R6E Extends from Green Street on the east to Church Street on the west and to and from Jackson Street on the south to the present and original north boundary. The mayor and Councilmen of Tupelo purchased the original parcel of land 18 December 1871 and it was known as ‘City Cemetery'. Later it was added to on 31 January 1906. The name was changed to ‘Glenwood' circa 1908. Condition: In 1908 a ladies' Cemetery Association and again in 1962 a new Glenwood Cemetery Association were formed to help with maintenance and beautification. Their work was paid for by contributions. The City of Tupelo is now responsible for perpetual care. Remarks: Glenwood is the oldest current cemetery in the city. The first person buried in this cemetery was the Rev. ABSALOM LEWISSTOVALL, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Tupelo, who died on 4 July 1872. Two other gravestones bearing the name of ANN, wife of T.A. MITCHELL and her young daughter, show earlier dates, but it is said their remains and markers were moved to the Jackson – Fears Cemetery.
Location: SE¼ S30 R6E Extends from Green Street on the east to Church Street on the west and to and from Jackson Street on the south to the present and original north boundary. The mayor and Councilmen of Tupelo purchased the original parcel of land 18 December 1871 and it was known as ‘City Cemetery'. Later it was added to on 31 January 1906. The name was changed to ‘Glenwood' circa 1908. Condition: In 1908 a ladies' Cemetery Association and again in 1962 a new Glenwood Cemetery Association were formed to help with maintenance and beautification. Their work was paid for by contributions. The City of Tupelo is now responsible for perpetual care. Remarks: Glenwood is the oldest current cemetery in the city. The first person buried in this cemetery was the Rev. ABSALOM LEWISSTOVALL, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Tupelo, who died on 4 July 1872. Two other gravestones bearing the name of ANN, wife of T.A. MITCHELL and her young daughter, show earlier dates, but it is said their remains and markers were moved to the Jackson – Fears Cemetery.

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