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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14KC_the-founding-of-alabaster-siluria_Alabaster-AL.html
(Front):Alabaster was named for its quality of lime rock and the lime industry. In 1925, Joseph E. Walker opened the first retail business. The Alabaster lime rock plant was established in 1929 by George L. Scott Sr. The railroad shipping point be…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMOVR_benton-family-cemetery_Alabaster-AL.html
Located on the site of the original Benton homestead, this cemetery was founded July 12, 1842, with the burial of early Shelby County settler Jesse Benton (1796-1842). All who rest herein are members of the Benton family by birth, marriage, or clo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMOVM_cedar-grove-cemetery_Alabaster-AL.html
Established as Meredith Cemetery, the first recorded burial here was Sarah Hoge Meredith, who died August 25, 1836. The Griffin family donated land for this burial ground and it has been in continuous use since founded. An annual memorial service …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMORE_nabors-cemetery_Alabaster-AL.html
Established October 15, 1868, with the burial of Elizabeth "Betsy" Nabors. Her loving husband, John, followed her in death only fifteen days later. They are buried side by side. Many local pioneer families chose to share this hallowed ground for t…