Mother Nettles - Carlton, Alabama
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 31° 20.769 W 087° 52.037
16R E 417503 N 3468289
Quick Description: Gravestone with three death masks in a rural cemetery in Clarke County, Alabama.
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 9/25/2009 7:05:44 PM
Waymark Code: WM7A2N
Published By: Groundspeak Premium Member Scooter Bill
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Long Description:

One of three death mask gravestones in the Mt Nebo Church cemetery in southern Clarke County. The gravestone were made by Isaac Nettle and are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Reading the text on the stone is difficult but it appears to have the name Mother, Born Jan 1859 Died July 6, 1933. (The stone is located among other Nettle family graves)
Name of Cemetery: Mt Nebo

Condition of Death Mask: Fair

Gravestone Inscription:
Mother
Born
Jan 1859
Died
July 6 1933

Are there other Death Mask Gravestones found at this cemetery?: Yes 2 others
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