Stephens Grave Covers-Buchanan, Georgia

The Buchanan City Cemetery is a small town cemetery located in Haralson County, Georgia. In this cemetery, there are six grave covers made of Georgia red clay, utilizing a uniform design.

Jessie Parks Stephens, 1880-1880

Several generations of family members rest in these plots. Isabella Hill is the grandmother to John Henry Stephens and Exah Cowart. Jessie Parks Stephens is the son of John Henry Stephens and great-grandson of Isabella Hill. Johnnie Cowart is the son of Exah Cowart and grandson of Isabella Hill. I did utilize Wikipedia and Ancestry to see if there was additional info.

Exah Matilda Stephens (Cowart), 1855-1882

While the deaths spanned from 1880 to 1898, I believe the markers were made simultaneously. The covers show uniformity in size and design. I appreciate the handiwork that went into play to create the

Johnnie Cowart, 1882-1883

I know very little about pottery. If you know more, please provide any additional information that would be helpful in describing then or sharing techniques.

Isabella Hill, 1801-1883
John Henry Stephens, 1853-1887
Walter Jenter Stephens, 1877-1898
A close up of one of the vases

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