Cornlea in Platte County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Granville Cemetery
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 23, 2022
1. Granville Cemetery Marker
The Granville Cemetery Association was organized in February 1881. Incorporators included Civil War veteran Adin H. Potter, formerly of Granville, New York, who deeded the land. He was one of the few Union soldiers to escape from Andersonville (Georgia) Prison during the war.
The earliest marked grave dates from 1880. Many interments were infants and children, including Edith, daughter of Adin and Diana Potter, who died February 18, 1881. Francis H. Baker is the only known Civil War veteran buried here.
Erected 2010 by Granville Pioneer Cemetery Association; and Nebraska State Historical Society. (Marker Number 485.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Nebraska State Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1881.
Location. 41° 40.267′ N, 97° 32.855′ W. Marker is in Cornlea, Nebraska, in Platte County. Marker is on 445th Street, ¾ mile east of 340 Avenue (State Highway 71F), on the left when traveling east. Marker is located just inside the fence, on the south side of the cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Humphrey NE 68642, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker
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Regarding Granville Cemetery. It is located 2 miles south of Nebraska Highway 91 and ¾ mile east of Nebraska Highway 71F.
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 23, 2022
2. Granville Cemetery Marker
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 23, 2022
3. Granville Cemetery
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 23, 2022
4. Granville Cemetery
Credits. This page was last revised on October 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 106 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 10, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
