McCormick Cemeteries with Local Historian Marion Sturkey
On March 9th at 6:30 pm in the library, please join local historian Marion Sturkey for an armchair tour of the cemeteries in McCormick County. Some of the most interesting tombstone inscriptions will be shared during Sturkey’s review of his latest scholarly book, Gone But Not Forgotten. The 634-page hardcover book features an inventory of 112 cemeteries in McCormick County. The book focuses upon tombstone inscriptions and epitaphs, each quoted verbatim and displayed graphically. Conveniently included for the curious explorer, each cemetery detailed in the book is preceded by a map, directions, GPS coordinates, and a plot plan.The presentation is free of charge. However, Sturkey will sign books for anyone wishing to make a purchase. Light refreshments will be provided.
Date and Time
Thursday Mar 9, 2017
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM EST
Thursday, March 9th at 6:30 pm.
Location
McCormick County Library
Fees/Admission
Free
Contact Information
Paul Brown
Library Director
864-852-2821
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