Cemeteries across Cavalier County serve as places of remembrance, history and reflection for generations of local families. Photo by Sarah Overby
Discover Cavalier County recently shared a Google Map highlighting cemetery locations throughout Cavalier County using information compiled from the county Beacon database. The map is intended to help residents locate cemeteries, research family history and learn more about local communities and their history.
As Memorial Day approaches, local residents reflect on history, remembrance, and the future of rural cemeteries
As Memorial Day approaches and families begin placing flowers and flags at gravesites across the region, many are once again finding themselves drawn to the quiet country cemeteries scattered throughout Cavalier County.
Beyond being places of remembrance, local residents say cemeteries als…