Simkins Obelisk - Monticello, FL
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N 30° 32.952 W 083° 52.039
17R E 224933 N 3383143
The Simkins Obelisk is located in the Roseland Cemetery in Monticello, Florida, USA.
Waymark Code: WMBN0G
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 06/04/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
Views: 2

The obelisk marks the graves of Sallie and Thompson Simkins.

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ABOUT THE CEMETERY:

"Roseland Cemetery was probably established about 1850. Individual lots in Roseland Cemetery are 24 feet by 24 feet. Lots were also sub-divided into 1/2 lots, and 1/4 lots. There are several apparent unmarked graves. Maps of Roseland are available at City Hall, 245 So. Mulberry Street, Monticello, Florida, 32344 for $6.00 each. The maps show the lot number, location and owner. Roseland Cemetery is located on East Madison Street, three blocks east of U.S. 19 North (known as North Jefferson Street). All available lots in Roseland Cemetery have been sold. The City of Monticello has started a new cemetery (Oakfield Cemetery) located on Waukeenah Highway, two miles south of U.S. 19 South in Jefferson County."

-- Source

Date Created/Placed: 1912

Address:
Madison Street Monticello, FL 32344


Height: 15 feet

Illuminated: no

Website: Not listed

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