Near Bernice in Delaware County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
Rolston Memorial
Several years after the war he migrated to what is now Monkey Island, then Needmore, Indian Territory. He deeded 2 acres for a "Grave Yard" and 1 acre for a School from his Cherokee Land Allotment. Two graves were on the site at the time. He later died and was buried here on March 19, 1904.
Everett Lee, Grandson of Louis Rolston Jr., and numerous other members of the Rolston-Lee families also rest here.
The cemetery has been maintained since inception by volunteers.
Erected 1999 by Rolston-Lee Families.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1803.
Location. 36° 35.753′ N, 94° 52.477′ W. Marker is near Bernice, Oklahoma, in Delaware County. Marker is on State Highway 125, 0.2 miles south of East 290th Road, on the left when traveling south. This marker is just inside the south entrance near the cedar trees. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Afton OK 74331, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 4 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Sidewalk Highway (approx. 8.2 miles away); Eagle (D-X) Service Station, Afton, Oklahoma (approx. 8.4 miles away); Old Military Road (approx. 11.3 miles away); Veterans Walk of Honor (approx. 12.9 miles away).
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