TN Relic hunters help out with Civil War markers stolen from Hawkins cemetery

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Civil War markers stolen from Hawkins cemetery returned, put back in place
Jeff Bobo • May 7, 2019 at 2:50 PM
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BULLS GAP — Two Civil War veterans’ headstones that were reported stolen in March from a Bulls Gap cemetery are now back in place thanks to an anonymous delivery — and a group of relic hunters who chipped in to help.

This past March, Joseph Funaro finalized his purchase of a 200-plus acre property formerly known as Beech Grove Farms on Beech Grove Road near Bulls Gap.

Shortly after the sale was final, Funaro discovered that two neglected cemeteries on the property had been visited by apparent relic hunters who dug multiple holes on and around gravesites.


Full article can be found here - http://www.timesnews.net/Our-Histor...m-Hawkins-cemetery-returned-and-back-in-place

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That is a great story. Thanks for posting. "Well done" to all involved in that project.
 
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