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[Grave of Annie Mae Powell, Marshall]

[Grave of Annie Mae Powell, Marshall]
Description:

The grave of Annie Mae Powell is in the Powder Mill Cemetery on FM 1997 in Marshall. The cemetery is traditionally African-American. The dates on this headstone are Dec. 11 1885 - May 19 1916. The name Powell is in large raised block letters on the middle of the stone. Scroll lines decorate the top edge. Other graves are visible nearby.

Creator: Unknown
Location:
Creation Date: Unknown
Partner(s):
Marshall Public Library
Collection(s):
Texas History Collection
Creator:
Unknown
Original Creation Date: Unknown
Coverage:
Place
United States - Texas - Harrison County - Marshall
Era
Into Modern Times, 1939-Present
Description:

The grave of Annie Mae Powell is in the Powder Mill Cemetery on FM 1997 in Marshall. The cemetery is traditionally African-American. The dates on this headstone are Dec. 11 1885 - May 19 1916. The name Powell is in large raised block letters on the middle of the stone. Scroll lines decorate the top edge. Other graves are visible nearby.

Language: English
Subject(s):
Partner:
Marshall Public Library
Collection:
Texas History Collection
Identifier:
  • LOCAL-CONT-NO: mpl-slides-0776
  • ARK: ark:/67531/metapth18823
Resource Type: Photograph
Format: Image

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