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Civil War Headstone Dedication

On October 13, 2001, a Civil War headstone will be dedicated to Walter Adair West, who fought in the 1st Cherokee Mounted Volunteers under General Stand Watie. The ceremony will be at the West Family Cemetery located 1 1/2 miles east of Strang, Ok. in Mayes County. The ceremony will commence at 10:00 a.m. and be conducted by Camp 1501, Sons of Confederate Veterans out of Edmund, Ok. Any and all who might be interested are cordially invited to attend the moving and colorful ceremony.