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Update on Unmarked Graves from 1800's Found in South Bibb County, Georgia

More than a month ago I posted about an article I read regarding some unmarked graves from 1800's found in south Bibb County, Georgia . They were believed to be part of a slave cemetery on a McArthur family plantation. An update has recently been reported. The number of burials is up to 38, and it's believed that the cemetery was used beyond emancipation. Descendants from all parties involved are working together to uncover as much as possible. It is really nice to see. Follow the link to read the full article by Phillip Ramati --> Black families used south Bibb County cemetery beyond slavery era, DOT finds .

Unmarked Graves from 1800's Found in South Bibb County, Georgia

I don't know how I missed this article by Travis Fain on macon.com, but I did. I think it's important enough to still share, though. (From 7 April 2009) Unmarked graves from 1800s found in south Bibb By Travis Fain - tfain@macon.com A small cemetery of unmarked graves has been found in the path of the Sardis Church Road extension, and the Georgia Department of Transportation plans to unearth and move the bodies... ...The cemetery is in the Avondale Mill Road area in south Bibb County, and the graves appear to be connected to the former McArthur family plantation site there. It’s on land that was part of the plantation, and there is a marked McArthur cemetery nearby, the DOT said... ...The DOT has asked anyone who knows something about this cemetery to visit www.avondaleburialplace.org or to contact Coco at (770) 498-4155, extension 103, or jcoco@newsouthassoc.com. [ Read complete article here. ]