Helen Crigger Cemetery
| Helen Crigger Cemetery | |
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Established | 1901 |
| Location | Munford, Tennessee |
| Type | Public |
| No. of graves | 5000 |
History
Helen Crigger Cemetery is a historical burial ground located in Munford, Tennessee. The cemetery is notable for its rich history and the prominent memorial of Helen Rogers Crigger, a young girl whose tragic death at 14 left a lasting legacy in the community. The cemetery dates back to the early 20th century, with the oldest recorded grave being that of Jenny Lee Burkhardt, who died in 1901 at the age of 13. Helen Rogers Crigger, daughter of Walter Wert Crigger and Effie Eugenia Rogers Crigger, is commemorated by a striking angel monument. She passed away in 1920 from malaria at the age of 14. Her family was well-known and influential in the area.
The cemetery is the final resting place for many local families, including the Criggers, Forbesses, Delashmits, Griffiths, Appleburys, Joyners, Pinners, and Bomars. These families have deep roots in the Munford area, with many descendants still residing in Tipton County. Among those interred are veterans such as Technical Sergeant James A. Noe, who served in World War II with the 466th Bomb Group and was laid to rest in the cemetery in 1994. The cemetery continues to serve the community, with recent burials including Cristy Darlene Buford, a 17-year-old Munford High School student who tragically died in a car accident in 1995. The cemetery is open to the public, providing a peaceful setting for reflection and remembrance.
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