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Photo of Junaluska Marker

A view of the backside of the cemetery marker. Research continues to identify Junaluska community members interred in the cemetery. The rear of the marker was intentionally left polished so that names could be added. Thirteen names have been added to…

A view of the cemetery marker. The marker mentions the unidentified Junaluska community members interred in the area: "and others known only to God."

The bottom of the marker reads: "Marker erected by the Junaluska Heritage Association and…

This image is a view of the cemetery marker in the Black section of Boone Cemetery. White flags dot the area, marking unmarked graves. Most of this work was done by Dr. Alice Wright’s archaeology students in preparation for a graveyard tour during…

Sandra Hagler (left) and Rev. Mike Mathas (right) of the Boone Mennonite Brethren Church unveiling the cemetery marker. Photo courtesy Kayla Lasure.

Standing by the cemetery marker from left to right: Susan E. Keefe, Roberta H. Jackson, Kristen Baldwin Deathridge, and Diane Blanks. Photo courtesy Lonnie Webster.

Susan E. Keefe giving remarks at the unveiling ceremony. Photo courtesy of Lonnie Webster.

Unveiled cemetery marker. Photo courtesy Kayla Lasure.

A view of the Black section of the cemetery in September 2021. White flags dot the area, marking unmarked graves. Most of this work was done by Dr. Alice Wright’s archaeology students in preparation for a graveyard tour during App State’s Founders…