Cooper Cemetery

Described by George W. Milburn in 1932 as "abandoned", this pioneer cemetery was restored
November 17, 2001, by Delbert Himsel, Jr., Dave Reese, Pat Mullen, Fred Hollinden, and John Fierst.
An interesting aspect of the project was the stone of Mary Milburn. The marker had been leaned against a dogwood tree,
which eventually grew around the top of the marker, creating what Del Himsel called a "crown" of dogwood.
The project was completed with the placement of a memorial marker May 17, 2002.
Restoration photos copyright © Delbert Himsel, Jr.
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Before Restoration	Repair in Process	Repair in Process
Jonathan Milburn in Process	Jonathan Milburn	Sarah Milburn
Mary Milburn in Dogwood	Mary Milburn	Mary Milburn
Restoration Completed	The Final Touch	Cooper Cemetery Wildflowers

Mary Milburn Replica by Del Himsel

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