The old Stephens Cemetery chapel just off River Road is a shady peaceful refuge on a hot Mississippi's summer day. The historic cemetery dates back to the mid 1800's and was once part of the old Zachariah Stephens plantation west of the Tombigbee River.
What is/was the purpose of the concrete platforms that run length wise next to the gate of the cemetery? I have noticed that the platforms have a graduel incline as they go up towards the gate.
ReplyDeleteIf I am not mistaken those are tables where food is served during dinner on the grounds.
ReplyDeleteAngie, follow the Natchez Trace south out of Tishomingo County to Highway 371 (Kirkville-Marietta exit) and go south on Highway 371 to River Road, then go south on River Road about one and a half miles to Stephens Cemetery Road. The old cemetery and chapel is at the end of this little lane.
ReplyDeleteYellow Creek is pretty country. As a child my family would take fishing and camping trips up to to Yellow Creek, Mill Creek and Eastport.
For more information about the Itawamba County Stephens family do a search on Zachariah Stephens (search box is upper left part of page). I did two postings with photos about the Itawamba County Stephens family.