Ret. Senator George Hooks Keeps History of Oak Grove Cemetery Alive
The spirits of historic Oak Grove Cemetery in Americus, Georgia, still have much to say about the colorful and turbulent history of the region.
On a recent sunny morning, Retired State Senator George Hooks gave a tour of his beloved Oak Grove Cemetery, which included a short history of the people and pets who are buried there.
"We don’t really allow pets, but a few have slipped past over the years,"
says a smiling Hooks. Notable graves include one inscribed simply "Capt." and another enormous and oddly shaped grave belonging to Wright Brady (1808-1871).
Published by Kathleen Calcutt for the Americus Times-Recorder.
Author's summary: Senator Hooks shares history of Oak Grove Cemetery.