Monthly Archives: September 2021

Rustic Monument to a Judge

Posted on September 29, 2021 by gravelyspeaking

DANIEL GANTT DIED AT NEBRASKA CITY MAY 28, 1878 AGED 63 YEARS At the time of his death he was honorably serving the State of Nebraska in the high position of CHIEF JUSTICE NON ENIM TAM AUCTORITATIS IN DUSPUTANDO QUAM … Continue reading →

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Tree-stump Monument as a Tribute to Arbor Day

Posted on September 19, 2021 by gravelyspeaking

CAROLINE WIFE OF J. STERLING MORTON DIED AT ARBOR LODGE JUNE 29, 1881 AGED 47 YEARS She was the Mother of JOY, PAUL, MARK, and, CARL MORTON. J. STERLING MORTON BORN APR. 22, 1832 DIED APR. 27, 1902 EMMA MORTON … Continue reading →

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Monument to a Businessman–a Desk

Posted on September 9, 2021 by gravelyspeaking

The Harding Family monument in the Wyuka Cemetery in Nebraska City, Nebraska, sits in the middle of a large family plot that is set off by carved limestone logs marking its boundaries.  Tree stump gravestones and curbing carved to resemble … Continue reading →

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