Artesia Cemetery

Though opened in the 1800s, the cemetery became the "Artesia Cemetery District" in 1928. Its 10 acres are still open to the public.

David Wardlow - 1st, a Confederate soldier in the 9th Mississippi Infantry. 2nd, a prisoner of war. 3rd, a Pastor. He had 9 children, 2 of whom were sons named after him. One of them died at birth and both are buried here.

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David Wardlow - 1st, a Confederate soldier in the 9th Mississippi Infantry. 2nd, a prisoner of war. 3rd, a Pastor. He had 9 children, 2 of whom were sons named after him. One of them died at birth and both are buried here.

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