Damaged Caused by Abrasive

This is what improper cleaning can do to a headstone.  So before anyone clean a headstone please do a little research first.

Located at Salem Cemetery in Cedarville, AR.

Mary L. Riddle

Tedwell

Aug 9, 1902

Nov 17, 1924

Note: I believe her last name should be Tidwell.  She was next to a number of other markers with the last name of Tidwell.

Here is a good article about cleaning from The Association of Gravestone Studies.

"Review and Evaluation of Selected Brand Name Materials for Cleaning Gravestones" by Tracy C. Walther- Architectural Conservator.

Lovely Design

I believe this is one of the best designs I have seen incorperating an Order of Eastern Star emblem.

Not to mention how well it has held up.

Located at Salem Cemetery in Cedarville, AR.

Martha Ellen

Wife of

C.T. Snead

Born

Aug 16, 1857

Died

Jan 23, 1912



They Used Their Rocks

If you are unfamiliar with the Crawford County area in Arkansas, I will tell you this they sure can grow the rocks.  And since the rocks are readily available the sure used them.  I found more field stone markers and rock cairn in the few cemeteries I have visited the any other place I've been.

Located at Salem Cemetery in Cedarville, AR.

Resident is unknown. In the style of a cradle grave.

 Residents unknown. In the style of Rock Cairns.

 Residents unknown. In the style of Rock Cairns.

Resident unknown. In the style of a comb grave.

In the Style of a slot and tab grave.

Melvin G

Son of J & A. Speir

Born

Dec 30, 1856

Died

Sept 27, 1870