Johnson Family Obelisk -- Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Atchison KS
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N 39° 32.423 W 095° 08.606
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A tall multicolored granite obelisk tombstone for the Johnson family stands in Mt Vernon Cemetery in Atchison KS
Waymark Code: WMX4BT
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 11/25/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
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The handsome Johnson Family Obelisk at Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Atchison KS is made of polished red, gray, and black granite, accented with emblems and elegantly-shaped tiers.

The tombstone reads as follows:


"[W side]

MARY E. JOHNSON BERRY

Born
in Buffalo NY
Aug 22 1839
Died
in Archison Kan.
Sept 1, 1920

[S side]

Edward C. Johnson
Born
in Meridien Conn.
Dec 29, 1834
Died
in Atchison Kan.
Feb. 5, 1884"
Date Created/Placed: 1884

Address:
Mt Vernon Cenetery Rawlins Rd Atchison KS

Height: 15 feet

Illuminated: no

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