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LaGrange Cemetery
Colbert County, Alabama

A restoration of this cemetery is in progress. The LaGrange Cemetery is listed on the Alabama Historical Register of Landmarks, and bears the names of families who once lived on and around the mountain. The LaGrange Antebellum Cemetery is located within walking distance of the LaGrange College Site Park. Of particular interest to visitors is the Abraham Ricks monument. Grafted by an Italian sculptor, it towers over the cemetery like a guardian angel. It was created on the mountain top from slabs of marble brought to the United States by the Ricks family, along with the sculptor himself. Over the years, many of the tombstones have been destroyed. The LaGrange Living Historical Association has worked to restore and preserve the heritage of their family members who have gone before them. Through their efforts, a piece of LaGrange stands the test of time and man. The continuing restoration and preservation work of the LaGrange Cemetery is an ongoing project by members of the LaGrange Living Historical Association. They are located at 1491 LaGrange College Road, P. O. Box 306, Leighton, Alabama.

I transcribed this cemetery September 18, 2001 when I was on vacation in search for my own ancestors. I have many family members in this cemetery and I hope my information will be helpful to you. I will be adding pertinent genealogical information as notes. Many of the graves in LaGrange Cemetery no longer have markers. It is estimated that there are nearly 200 burial sites, the remainder unknown. Please let me know if you have any of your own ancestors buried here.

Direction to LaGrange Cemetery were given by Bill King < wcking@hotmail.com >:  From highway 157, go south, onto LaGrange College road. Follow the road and go up the mountain. Pass the Welcome Center, and continue until you reach the fork in the road; bear left and go to the end of the road. This will be the LaGrange Cemetery. The Cemetery is about a mile from Highway 157.

This is a complete listing of every tombstone in the cemetery as of June 24, 2002. As with any listing, there may be errors or omissions. Any corrections that may be needed, please contact me directly.
Thank You, Darlene Campbell Scott

The pictures contained herein are copyrighted by Darlene Campbell Scott. Any use for other than personal use is strictly forbidden. The survey was completed June 24th, 2002 by Darlene Scott and was complete at that time.

 

End Notes:

Wife of Abraham Ricks is listed as C. B. her name is Charlotte Bryan Fort.

Andrew Jackson Campbell is the son of John Robert Campbell Jr. and Nellie Stout.

James M. Jeffreys is the son of Malinda Boren and William Jeffreys.

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