Dublin Core
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