Ripley Cemetery

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Title

Ripley Cemetery

Subject

Cemeteries; Poplar Creek, AL; Limestone County, AL

Description

Ripley Cemetery is located on Friend Road west of Poplar Creek. The date burials begin at this site is unknown. The oldest grave marker is of John N. Biard, January 15, 1780-January 6, 1839. Until the 1950s, no one was responsible for the maintenance of the cemetery. The Ripley Cemetery Association was formed with trustees to help take care of the cemetery.

Creator

Dylan Tucker, University of North Alabama

Source

County, Ala. The Heritage of Limestone County, Alabama. Limited 1st ed. Clanton, AL: Heritage Pub. Consultants, 1998.

Date

Earlier 1800s

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