12 Revolutionary War Veteran Graves Remain Unmarked in Putnam County
The state’s Sons of American Revolution organization trying to identify and mark the graves of 12 Revolutionary War veterans buried in Putnam County. Graves and Landmarks Committee Chair Joel Davenport said the group has narrowed down their resting place to the county. Davenport said some do not even have a headstone. “It was said in […]
White County Veterans Museum Distributing Grave Flags Before Memorial Day
The Veterans Museum of White County will be offering grave marker flags in the lead up to Memorial Day. Museum Director Sandy Witt said anyone or any group is encouraged to stop by the museum on Thursday from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM. Witt said they’re asking the community to get out and pay their […]
Development Planning Around Grave Sites, Cemeteries
A proposed subdivision off Charlie Maxwell Road might have graves underneath the land. So, what does this mean for development? Putnam County Planning Director Kevin Rush said in most cases, the county knows where grave sites are but occasionally they run into unmarked graves. Rush said this does not stop development, but it does put […]
