. South of Broughton on route 142 about 1mile the sign appears on east side of the road, go East about a half mile. This picture shows the Oldest part of the Cemetery, The oldest graves date to the early 1840's This part of the Cemetery was started by Ely Gholson. |
This was the new part when I was young, I was told there was a log school here near the big oak tree. Ely Gholson and area men built it in 1838. His son Tomzen deeded the Cemetery to Hamilton Co.Click Here for Deed Information |
Purchased lots in oldest section Many thanks to Gholson Cemetery Trustees |
Cemetery Trustees
Lee Gholson 22 S Main St PO Box 553 Harrisburg IL. 62946 Ph. 618 - 252-7319 Work 253-3561 ..Home 647-2423 | Mike Gwaltney 935 Fourth St. Eldorado, IL. 62930 Ph. 618) 273-6466 | Rick Moore Rt
1, Box 129-A PO Box 307 Broughton, IL. Ph. 618) 647-2405 |
Joe Dale Ruphard .PO Box 69 Broughton, IL. 62817 Ph.618)647-2251 Cemetery Lots |
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