Lynchburg's native Gneiss was used for gravestones in the area during the
late 18th and early 19th centuries. For more information, visit the Old City
Cemetery's web site at www.gravegarden.org


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W. Scott Breckinridge Smith
Historical Research & Consulting
Post Office Box 75, Lynchburg, Virga. 24505
H:434-528-3995 M:434-401-0020  www.WScottSmith.com

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Subject: Gravestone Markers

Hi to the list

As to Virginia not having "native stone" and the need to import such...The
slatestone quarries of Buckingham County were the source of many unique and
still beautiful stones.  I do not know the earliest dates that these were
used (or
mined) but cemeteries around Arvonia should be investigated to see what is
probably a most unique historical cemetery, for the historical value of  the
stones.  I have been there several times just to walk and appreciate the
craftmanship.

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