Ricks Cemetery

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Title

Ricks Cemetery

Subject

Colbert County, Alabama; Tuscumbia, Alabama; Ricks Cemetery, Cemetery; African American Cemetery; African American History

Description

The Ricks family cemetery is an African American cemetery located near the Church of Christ established by George Parson Ricks and the Oaks Plantation. The grave of George Parson Ricks, a former slave on the Oaks, can be found in this cemetery along with his sons and other descendants. The cemetery is still managed and maintained by Parsons descendants. The cemetery itself is located behind the Oaks Plantation.

Creator

Sam Keiser, University of North Alabama

Source

Arthur Graves interview by Sam Keiser. November 11 2015.

Publisher

Alabama Cultural Resource Survey

Date

December 1, 2015

Format

text, picture