Welcome to Graves County, Kentucky
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Graves County was formed in 1824, the 75th in order of formation,the largest county in Kentucky, located in the central part of the Jackson Purchase Region,and included 560 miles of land.The county is named after Major Benjamin Franklin Graves.
Bell City--Boaz--Cuba--Dukedom--Folsomdale--Hickory--Mayfield--Fancy Farm--Farmington--Kaler--Lynnville--Lowes--Melber--Pottsville--Sedalia--Symsonia--Viola--Water Valley--West Viola--Wingo
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UPDATES: William Dietrich Obituary - 2023 |
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