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As part of the revitalization of the Historic Mulberry Street Cemetery in LaGrange, dozens of members of the Georgia Division of Sons of Confederate Veterans spent the day cleaning almost 300 headstones, including that of Horace King, and making minor repairs to dozens of others.  The effort was led by Al Medcalf, 10^th Brigade Commander, and Lt. Commander Keith Edmondson of the Col. John H. Baker Camp #1705 from Pike County.   Members of the Gen. Henry L. Benning Camp #517 from Columbus assisted with the cleanup efforts.  Monumental Preservation from Griffin provided the machinery and cleaning agent

The cleanup was part of a five-year project to revitalize the Mulberry Street Cemetery, which is home to more than 300 Confederate veterans; more than 1,000 unmarked graves; and the burial site of the renowned formerly enslaved bridge builder, legislator and architect Horace King.

On Thursday, July 24^th, a special ceremony will be held at the Mulberry Street Cemetery to commemorate the revitalization and reopening of the important piece of LaGrange’s heritage that was established in 1863. The event will include remarks from local and state leaders, historic preservation advocates and community representatives.