Venerate the Deceased - Jacksonville, Florida
Posted by: macleod1
N 30° 17.722 W 081° 38.588
17R E 438155 N 3351690
This sign is located inside the Philips Craig Swamp Cemetery off Philips Highway.
Waymark Code: WM6BYV
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 05/11/2009
Views: 11
The plaque sits at one of the front entrances and it reads:
Venerate The Deceased
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1689 recorded a quit claim deed with Duval County Circuit Court on April 18, 2005 and became the sole assignee of Philips/Craig Swamp Cemetery. It is an objective of this organization to provide proper decorum and revere the final resting place of military veterans and others who lie within its hallowed confines. May those herein rest in peace with honor.
Group that erected the marker: VFW 1689
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary: Philips Highway Jacksonville, FL USA 32207
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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