The Lost Port Gibson Cemetery - Mississippi Roads

The historic Golden West Cemetery in Port Gibson had become overgrown over the years with the surrounding trees and brush slowly reclaiming the land. A dedicated group of local volunteers spent considerable time and effort bringing dignity back to those who are buried there.
“Golden Opportunity” originally appeared as a part of “Of History and Honor,” a Mississippi Roads episode from February 21, 2019.
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[@sandraroberts7406]

THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS VIDEO. THIS TOWN, MY NEIGHBOR WAS BORN IN PORT GIBSON. AGAIN THANK YOU.

[@ts-eu6mp]

My relative, Horatio Nelson Spencer, over from England with 3 brothers and a sister, came to Port Gibson and was a Lawyer, Planter, and Churchman, which the book about him under the original portrait of him in the "Shrieves House" is, was the one the town Father's came to when they did not have enough money to finish the Presbyterian Church. Being able to help, he did say that his only requirement was that it had the hand with one finger pointing skyward be on the top of the steeple, in lieu of a cross. It was agreed. I do not know why it is called the Shreives House & please note I spelled it two different ways, but it had been on the market. My sister even spoke to the realtor about it this last year. I wish someone with deep pockets, or the Historic Society-as it is listed as an Historic House, could re-do it. The top of the hand can be seen from his house. Apparently, the neighborhood is less than ideal, which may be one reason no one has stepped in. The last people who owned it had very nice antiques and I saw pictures of it on the real estate site with the furniture in place, but of course, they moved their belongings with them when they moved out. I saw where a large influx of jobs should be coming to Port Gibson and maybe that will help, It was a beautiful old little town and has such a rich history. The other relatives that came with him located in other parts of our country. This is the paternal side of my family. I hope others find the people and kinfolk they are looking for. Sincerely, Teresa Spencer

[@apocaly2855]

My fan from here

[@carylosborn1808]

Oh, I wish I lived there so I could help!

[@audreyann1975]

I was thinking the same thing. Awesome 👌!

[@tanelise4673]

Was Golden West Cemetery formerly Port Gibson Cemetery?

[@tanelise4673]

I believe my great great grandmother might be buried at Golden West but I have no idea how to find out.