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Commission updates work on Woodlawn research, cemetery finds and potential local recognitions
Summary
Commissioners reported locating three previously unlisted cemeteries inside O'Fallon, discussed gaps in documentation for designating the Woodlawn Seminary and an African American schoolhouse as historic, and explored partnering on regional cemetery recognition efforts.
The O'Fallon Historic Preservation Commission heard updates on property research and cemetery-identification efforts that commissioners said may lead to future nominations or community memorials.
The chair reported finding three cemeteries not listed in city records — identified by the names 'Tresh' and 'Printer' and a third site on Plaquemar Road — and said he would contact the Prince family and consult county records to learn more.…
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