Taking wings, in more ways than one

Nelson
H. Nelson's grave ensures that no grass grows over it.
User: Austin Explorer - 1/3/2012

Location: Greenwood Cemetery

Rating: 3point5stars


Comments:

I knew that there was a cemetery at the northern tip of ABIA, but thought that the gates to it were closed except for family members.  I decided to take a closer look after hiking at McKinney Falls State Park.  There are some interesting headstones here and it's surprising quiet and tranquil most of the time when planes are not taking off overhead.



Log Photos
Don't Fence Me In
Circular headstone
Handmade art work
Nelson
Angle block
Thank you Ollie Bryant
Heavenly music
Area around Greenwood Cemetery
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