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MILLIGAN CEMETERY DEDICATION HELD By Eliza Bishop Contributing Writer
Public awareness that Milligan
With the designation, Milligan Cemetery is recognized as being at least 50 years old or more. Also, a certificate of designation for cemetery purposes has been filed with the Houston County Clerk.
Mrs. Pollie Jones Daniel was chairman of the cemetery marker committee and participated in the Saturday program. Other participants included Keith Goolsby who welcomed the attendance, introduced guests and read the text on the plaque.
Buster Patton who gave the invocation followed by pledges the United States and Texas flag. Mike Goolsby and J.D. Graham led the pledge to the flag.
G.W. Marshall and Raymond Boykin, Jr. uncovered the cemetery medallion and plaque. Hughie Gray game the closing benediction. Guests and homecomers joined in sharing lunch and conversation.
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Cemetery
is designated June 10, 2006 at 11 a.m. with the presentation
of a Texas Cemetery medallion and plaque. The presentation was a
part of the annual Milligan Cemetery Homecoming. Over 100
persons attended. The cemetery is located 1.7 miles north of the
caution light in midtown Latexo, then east on CR 1825 for 2.1.
miles.