Ashland in Boyd County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Elizabeth Roseberry Mitchell's Graveyard Quilt Top

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 25, 2023

1. Elizabeth Roseberry Mitchell's Graveyard Quilt Top Marker

Inscription. Elizabeth started this quilt top in 1836 as a memorial to her family. Two sons, John V. and Mathias (Bub) Mitchell, are named on this piece; other sons were veterans of the Civil War. A finished quilt was made from this practice pattern piece. In the 1800's era quilts like this one were made to preserve family history.

This piece at the Highlands Museum & Discovery Center and the finished quilt at the Kentucky Historical Society are historical artifacts in women's quilt history and are nationally known to be the only two existing memorial quilts of this era.

Reference: Highlands Museum and "Elizabeth Roseberry Mitchell's Graveyard Quilt"; author, Linda Otto Lipsett.

Make a Scene Murals, ABC Quilt Alley 2008
Artists: Denise Spaulding, Melanie Osborne, Gary Preston and ABC Quilt Volunteers

Coordinator: Nancy K. Osborne, Quilt Historian

Sponsors Kentucky Arts Council, City of Ashland, Highlands Museum & Discovery Center, ABC Quilt Alley, UK Boyd County Extension Service, Nancy K. Osborne, Jerry & MaryAnn York, AACVB, Ashland Plaza Hotel and SEKTDA.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, US Civil • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.

Location. 38° 28.876′ N, 82° 38.441′

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W. Marker is in Ashland, Kentucky, in Boyd County. It can be reached from the intersection of 15th Street and Greenup Avenue (U.S. 23/60), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 99 15th St, Ashland KY 41101, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Kentucky’s Kyova Tri-State Region.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in the Ohio River Valley,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ashland Veterans Mural (a few steps from this marker); Ashland Schools Faculty (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Roof Bell from Sternwheel Steamer (about 300 feet away); Kentucky Native, Laura White (about 300 feet away); Trail of Fame (about 300 feet away); Proud to Serve One Family's Part in "The Greatest Generation" (about 400 feet away); Ashland & the Spirit of Victory (about 400 feet away); The Bandstand at Central Park (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ashland.

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 25, 2023

2. Elizabeth Roseberry Mitchell's Graveyard Quilt Top Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 25, 2023

3. Elizabeth Roseberry Mitchell's Graveyard Quilt Top Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 592 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 12, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.