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Friendship Cemetery (c.1849)

Founded in May 1849, the cemetery was the site of the first Memorial Day
Celebration in 1866.

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Fourth Street South and 15th Avenue South
(800) 327-2686

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P.O. Box 789  •  Columbus, MS 39703  •  662.329.1191  •  800.327.2686