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oldest cemeteries.
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It has been maintained by Meridian
Masons since 1873.
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hilltop Cemetery date
to 1853.
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Ella Kate Williams
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Cemetery monument art
fascinates me.
J. M. Williams
Aug. 3, 1833
Apr. 25, 1881.
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Born June 21, 1858
Died Sept 30, 1871
Aged 14 years, 3 mos.
& 8 days
A little angel on the other side
resting in the shade.
I walked around this monument, taking in its many details.
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Cleon H. Williams
June 28, 1821
July 29, 1883
I cannot feel
That all is well, when darkening clouds conceal
The shining sun;
But then, I know
He lives & loves; & say since it is so,
Thy will be done.
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The Bud Was Spread
To Show The Rose
Our Savior Smiled
The Bud Was Closed
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Daughter of J. A. and C. Lewis
I'm not sure of the last name.
The epitaph is illeigble.
The tiny grave cover has
the image of an infant.
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Consort of A.B. Wagner
Died March 9, 1868
Aged 32 years
She was a kind & affectionate wife
& a friend to all.
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Some graves are enclosed
in concrete borders & have
marble grave covers.
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The tall Monument
memorializes
founder of Meridian.
James T. Ball, Meridian's other founder is also buried in Rose Hill Cemetery.
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Many visitors come to the
Cemetery in search of the
Mitchell graves to honor
Emil and his family immigrated from Hungary in 1862. They kept their language and distinctive Romani culture when they settled in Mississippi. Locals became suspicious of their new neighbors and referred to them as Gypsies.
On the left: Flora Mitchell, Died on January 8, 1930, Sister of The King.
The middle: Emil Mitchell, Died on October 16, 1942, King of the Gypsies.
On the right: Kelly Mitchell, Wife of Emil, Died on January 31, 1915, Queen of the Gypsies.
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outlined with concrete.
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A brick wall surrounds this grave.
Born in Orange County, NC
Born Nov. 13, 1811
Died May 22, 1881
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It looks like there's room in
the Dabney plot for one
more grave.
It's time to drive to downtown Meridian...
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