Westview Cemetery Comes Alive LbNA #46997 (ARCHIVED)
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Add Location| Owner: | Adoptable |
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| Plant date: | Apr 30, 2009 |
| Location: | |
| City: | Moultrie |
| County: | Colquitt |
| State: | Georgia |
| Boxes: | 7 |
| Planted by: | Mountain Heart  |
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| Found by: | Kirbert (7) |
| Last found: | Apr 10, 2010 |
| Status: | FF |
| Last edited: | Apr 30, 2009 |
Location: Goff Drive, Moultrie, GA
WESTVIEW CEMETERY COMES ALIVE
You are cordially invited to an afternoon of history coming alive in the Westview Cemetery in Moultrie, GA. Moultrie is a sleepy little town in Southwest Georgia. However, not all the events that have taken place within its borders have been sleepy! Some have been downright scandalous. There are stories buried here that will make you laugh, touch your heart and cause you to shed a tear or two. In order to get the full benefit of this series, you absolutely must go to www.moultriega.com/cemetery and download the audio tour and cemetery map. You could borrow a CD and map from the Chamber of Commerce (116 First Ave., SE) or the Moultrie Colquitt County Library (204 5th St., SE) if you are there during business hours. Even though it is possible to find the boxes without the audio tour, it won’t be a fraction of the fun and not nearly as interesting without it. There are more stories than there are letterboxes and you’ll miss out if you don’t listen to them all.
The tour itself will take about an hour, but you’ll want to spend more time than that. If you walk the whole series, it’s about a mile and a half, or you can drive from point to point.
Some people may think that letterboxing in a cemetery is somewhat disrespectful, but we hold a different view. Our stamps have been carved to honor those whose stories you hear. We salute the stability, service, courage and endurance of the people whose lives helped form the history of Moultrie.
Directions are given by the number on the audio tour, followed by the most direct route from the road. But I’m really hoping everyone follows the tour!
BOX #1 TRIXIE
Number 1 on the tour
Enter the cemetery off Goff Drive onto Circle Drive and bear right onto East Ninth Lane. After about 150 feet, you’ll see a cedar tree on your left and a green sign with the number 1 on your right. Stop and walk to your right past Carter and Napier to Jennison.
Every small town has some favorite characters; those who were loved by everyone and who left a legacy. Mr. Jennison was one of those people. A band director known as “Pops”, he started one of only 4 marching bands in the state of Georgia at that time. That band is still in existence today and is known as the CCHS 50th Regiment Band. Pops was also known for always having his dog with him, even at school. Trixie is still with him, buried at his feet. Trixie’s tribute is hiding in the bushes. When you stand at the feet of Pops and Trixie, it’s right behind you.
BOX #2 38 YEARS OF SERVICE
If you are following the audio tour (and I hope you are!) it is #4 on the tour.
When you enter the cemetery on Circle Drive, travel west on East 9th Lane until you come to a T. Turn left. At the next intersection on the corner to your right (the southwest corner), you will see the headstones in the shape of a fireman’s badge and an apple.
In these days of instant everything and constant change, it’s rare to see long term commitment. There was, however, a husband and wife team who each spent 38 years in their respective community service jobs. Their headstones testify to this fact!
When you stand toe to toe, looking at the bannister, do an about face and cross the road. When you reach the grass, turn right and walk past the hooks and step over the water, crossing another road. In the large corner boxwood, you will find “38 Years of Service” under the Perkins side of the bush. (Search from behind the headstone)
BOX #3 THE BOYS IN GRAY
Number 6 on the tour
You can enter the cemetery off Goff Drive onto East Sixth Lane and drive straight ahead until you see the green number 6 sign on your left. If you are following the audio tour (please, please listen to the tour), you’ll be coming from the other direction and the sign will be on your right.
The American Civil War was a sad time in our nation’s history. Souls on both sides of the war suffered unbearable hardships and trials. This patch of earth is the final resting place for a dozen Confederate soldiers. There is a large bush right next to the green sign. In that bush is a lone Confederate soldier standing watch over his fallen comrades.
BOX #4 EASTERN SUNRISE
Number 7 on the tour (You are following the tour, right?!?!?)
Eastern Sunrise is located on East Fourth Lane, off Goff Drive. Stop at the Green #7 sign and walk south past McKay and Crosby to Burney.
The story goes that Charlie Etta was a very cultured, beautiful and well educated young lady. She hailed from a well respected family. Imagine the shock when she slipped away and married a traveling salesman! Sadly, it was a short lived romance. Charlie Etta and her baby died in childbirth just 10 months after the couple married. The statue you see is a likeness of Charlie Etta, carved by Italian sculptors using her photograph as a guide. She faces the sunrise and if she gazed eastward, just over the pearl, she would see a double boxwood. In the center bottom, she would find her wedding picture!
BOX # 5 IT’S STILL A MYSTERY
Number 9 on the tour
Travel on East Fourth Lane, off Goff Drive. East Fourth becomes West Fourth Lane and you will see a green number 9 sign on your left. At the grave of Perry Jenkins Williams, there is a large statue of a young woman looking toward the southeast. Scandal abounds in the details of Mr. Williams’ death. It seems he was caught in a compromising situation with the good doctor’s wife. He was unceremoniously shot and killed by the good doctor and the Mrs. was never seen nor heard from again. Who was that doctor’s wife? Well, the statue, placed there by Mr. Williams’ mother, gazes steadfastly toward the wife’s family plot. But you won’t find her there. Where is she? It’s still a mystery.
You won’t find her in her family’s plot, but you will find a letterbox there. Look in the northwestern corner of the McNeill family plot for It’s Still A Mystery.
BOX #6 LOST AND FOUND
Number 12 on the tour (Aren’t you glad you listened all the way through?)
To get to Lost and Found, enter the cemetery at the Northeast corner on East First Lane. That’s the entrance near the corner of 7th Avenue and Goff Drive. Travel to the green number 12 sign.
One of the most touching stories from the series, it was also the most recently put to rest. Richard Fowler King was a radio operator with the 408th Bomber Squadron, 22nd Group, stationed in New Guinea during World War II. His childhood friend, high school sweetheart and wife waited for him back in Moultrie, GA On his final flight in 1944, after a successful bombing run, his plane entered a storm and was never heard from again. It would be another 57 years before anyone would know for sure what became of his B24-J Liberator aircraft. In 2001, a hunter discovered the crash site and Sgt. King was still wearing his wife’s high school ring. It took another 5 years for all the crew members’ remains to be positively identified and returned to their homeland. On April 15, 2006, Staff Sgt. Richard Fowler King was laid to rest with full military honors. We salute Sgt. King and all fallen soldiers.
As you stand at his feet, look uphill to your left. Thirteen steps away is a boxwood that is hiding “Lost and Found”.
We hope you have enjoyed your experience of Westview Cemetery coming alive!
BOX # 7 APIARIAN DOMICILE
Letter A on the map
There is one last letterbox in this series. To find it, you must go back to where you started!
Enter the cemetery on Circle Drive, off Goff Drive, and head west on East Tenth Lane. Go approximately 150 feet and look to your left for the beehives.
Although we’re not given a story to go with this headstone, it’s pretty obvious that this is a local beekeeping family. At any rate, it’s an unusual monument and worth a look-see if you’re in the neighborhood.
If you stand facing the swords, turn to your left and take 7 steps. Turn right and take another 7 steps to a boxwood. Apiarian Domicile is hidden in the bush, but be careful not to stir up any real bees!
WESTVIEW CEMETERY COMES ALIVE
You are cordially invited to an afternoon of history coming alive in the Westview Cemetery in Moultrie, GA. Moultrie is a sleepy little town in Southwest Georgia. However, not all the events that have taken place within its borders have been sleepy! Some have been downright scandalous. There are stories buried here that will make you laugh, touch your heart and cause you to shed a tear or two. In order to get the full benefit of this series, you absolutely must go to www.moultriega.com/cemetery and download the audio tour and cemetery map. You could borrow a CD and map from the Chamber of Commerce (116 First Ave., SE) or the Moultrie Colquitt County Library (204 5th St., SE) if you are there during business hours. Even though it is possible to find the boxes without the audio tour, it won’t be a fraction of the fun and not nearly as interesting without it. There are more stories than there are letterboxes and you’ll miss out if you don’t listen to them all.
The tour itself will take about an hour, but you’ll want to spend more time than that. If you walk the whole series, it’s about a mile and a half, or you can drive from point to point.
Some people may think that letterboxing in a cemetery is somewhat disrespectful, but we hold a different view. Our stamps have been carved to honor those whose stories you hear. We salute the stability, service, courage and endurance of the people whose lives helped form the history of Moultrie.
Directions are given by the number on the audio tour, followed by the most direct route from the road. But I’m really hoping everyone follows the tour!
BOX #1 TRIXIE
Number 1 on the tour
Enter the cemetery off Goff Drive onto Circle Drive and bear right onto East Ninth Lane. After about 150 feet, you’ll see a cedar tree on your left and a green sign with the number 1 on your right. Stop and walk to your right past Carter and Napier to Jennison.
Every small town has some favorite characters; those who were loved by everyone and who left a legacy. Mr. Jennison was one of those people. A band director known as “Pops”, he started one of only 4 marching bands in the state of Georgia at that time. That band is still in existence today and is known as the CCHS 50th Regiment Band. Pops was also known for always having his dog with him, even at school. Trixie is still with him, buried at his feet. Trixie’s tribute is hiding in the bushes. When you stand at the feet of Pops and Trixie, it’s right behind you.
BOX #2 38 YEARS OF SERVICE
If you are following the audio tour (and I hope you are!) it is #4 on the tour.
When you enter the cemetery on Circle Drive, travel west on East 9th Lane until you come to a T. Turn left. At the next intersection on the corner to your right (the southwest corner), you will see the headstones in the shape of a fireman’s badge and an apple.
In these days of instant everything and constant change, it’s rare to see long term commitment. There was, however, a husband and wife team who each spent 38 years in their respective community service jobs. Their headstones testify to this fact!
When you stand toe to toe, looking at the bannister, do an about face and cross the road. When you reach the grass, turn right and walk past the hooks and step over the water, crossing another road. In the large corner boxwood, you will find “38 Years of Service” under the Perkins side of the bush. (Search from behind the headstone)
BOX #3 THE BOYS IN GRAY
Number 6 on the tour
You can enter the cemetery off Goff Drive onto East Sixth Lane and drive straight ahead until you see the green number 6 sign on your left. If you are following the audio tour (please, please listen to the tour), you’ll be coming from the other direction and the sign will be on your right.
The American Civil War was a sad time in our nation’s history. Souls on both sides of the war suffered unbearable hardships and trials. This patch of earth is the final resting place for a dozen Confederate soldiers. There is a large bush right next to the green sign. In that bush is a lone Confederate soldier standing watch over his fallen comrades.
BOX #4 EASTERN SUNRISE
Number 7 on the tour (You are following the tour, right?!?!?)
Eastern Sunrise is located on East Fourth Lane, off Goff Drive. Stop at the Green #7 sign and walk south past McKay and Crosby to Burney.
The story goes that Charlie Etta was a very cultured, beautiful and well educated young lady. She hailed from a well respected family. Imagine the shock when she slipped away and married a traveling salesman! Sadly, it was a short lived romance. Charlie Etta and her baby died in childbirth just 10 months after the couple married. The statue you see is a likeness of Charlie Etta, carved by Italian sculptors using her photograph as a guide. She faces the sunrise and if she gazed eastward, just over the pearl, she would see a double boxwood. In the center bottom, she would find her wedding picture!
BOX # 5 IT’S STILL A MYSTERY
Number 9 on the tour
Travel on East Fourth Lane, off Goff Drive. East Fourth becomes West Fourth Lane and you will see a green number 9 sign on your left. At the grave of Perry Jenkins Williams, there is a large statue of a young woman looking toward the southeast. Scandal abounds in the details of Mr. Williams’ death. It seems he was caught in a compromising situation with the good doctor’s wife. He was unceremoniously shot and killed by the good doctor and the Mrs. was never seen nor heard from again. Who was that doctor’s wife? Well, the statue, placed there by Mr. Williams’ mother, gazes steadfastly toward the wife’s family plot. But you won’t find her there. Where is she? It’s still a mystery.
You won’t find her in her family’s plot, but you will find a letterbox there. Look in the northwestern corner of the McNeill family plot for It’s Still A Mystery.
BOX #6 LOST AND FOUND
Number 12 on the tour (Aren’t you glad you listened all the way through?)
To get to Lost and Found, enter the cemetery at the Northeast corner on East First Lane. That’s the entrance near the corner of 7th Avenue and Goff Drive. Travel to the green number 12 sign.
One of the most touching stories from the series, it was also the most recently put to rest. Richard Fowler King was a radio operator with the 408th Bomber Squadron, 22nd Group, stationed in New Guinea during World War II. His childhood friend, high school sweetheart and wife waited for him back in Moultrie, GA On his final flight in 1944, after a successful bombing run, his plane entered a storm and was never heard from again. It would be another 57 years before anyone would know for sure what became of his B24-J Liberator aircraft. In 2001, a hunter discovered the crash site and Sgt. King was still wearing his wife’s high school ring. It took another 5 years for all the crew members’ remains to be positively identified and returned to their homeland. On April 15, 2006, Staff Sgt. Richard Fowler King was laid to rest with full military honors. We salute Sgt. King and all fallen soldiers.
As you stand at his feet, look uphill to your left. Thirteen steps away is a boxwood that is hiding “Lost and Found”.
We hope you have enjoyed your experience of Westview Cemetery coming alive!
BOX # 7 APIARIAN DOMICILE
Letter A on the map
There is one last letterbox in this series. To find it, you must go back to where you started!
Enter the cemetery on Circle Drive, off Goff Drive, and head west on East Tenth Lane. Go approximately 150 feet and look to your left for the beehives.
Although we’re not given a story to go with this headstone, it’s pretty obvious that this is a local beekeeping family. At any rate, it’s an unusual monument and worth a look-see if you’re in the neighborhood.
If you stand facing the swords, turn to your left and take 7 steps. Turn right and take another 7 steps to a boxwood. Apiarian Domicile is hidden in the bush, but be careful not to stir up any real bees!