Hormel Obelisk - Austin, Mn
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N 43° 40.990 W 092° 58.760
15T E 501665 N 4836684
This is the Hormel Family Headstone located in the Oakwood Cemetery at 1800 4th St NW in Austin Mn.
Waymark Code: WM7AMT
Location: Minnesota, United States
Date Posted: 09/27/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
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This 25 foot obelisk is the family marker for the Hormel family - of the canned ham and Spam fame. There are at least 10 members of the family buried on the north and south sides of the obelisk including George Albert who founded the Hormel business and Jay Catherwood who brought the world Spam. This marble obelisk has only the name "HORMEL" around the main base.
Date Created/Placed: unknown

Address:
Oakwood Cemetery 1800 4th St NW Austin, Mn

Height: 25 feet

Illuminated: no

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