That mound is the grave of Nancy Kerlin Barnett (1793-1831).
In the following years, several others also were buried there and a small cemetery was created.
One of Nancy’s sons objected to moving her grave.
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Trouble started much later when the county wanted to widen the road.
Now the grave was smack dab in the middle of the road and would have to be moved.
This time, Nancy Barnetts grandson, Daniel G. Doty, objected.
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Sources:Road Trippers/Find A Grave
