Blalock Family Crypt - Blalock Veterans Memorial Park, Joanna, SC
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This crypt is for father and son is located in Joanna (Laurens County), South Carolina.
Waymark Code: WMMEMJ
Location: South Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 09/09/2014
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The Blalock Veterans Memorial Park is located at the intersection of US 76 (North/South Main St) and SC 66 (Milton Rd/Whitmire Hwy), in Joanna, South Carolina. The town of Joanna was known as Goldville until around 1928. Source: Sanborn Fire Insurance Map 1928
This is the final resting place for James S. Blalock and his son L.W.C Blalock.
J.S. Blalock
March 23, 1832
Feb 26, 1908
L.W.C. Blalock
Jan 4 1857
Dec 24, 1943
J.S Blalock was one of the wealthiest landowners/farmers in Goldville, it was said that he owned the town. He died in Weatherford, TX, on February 26, 1908. Source: Find A Grave
L.W.C. Blalock was the postmaster in Goldville, in 1908. There are several references to L.W.C. Blalock on the internet. They involve bankruptcy and legal proceedings concerning a mill located in Goldville. Source: Southeastern Reporter Vol. 52, American Bankruptcy Report 1903
The crypt's door appears to have once been a horizontal tablet grave marker for both individuals. It is attached to the structure with heavy metal hinges. The crypt itself is made of manufactured block and appear to be much newer than the tablet. (L.W.C. Blalock died in 1943)