Mountain Island Preservation Society

06/16/2026

MIPS memories of the past

06/14/2026

Lisa Rudisill playing The Star Spangled Banner on her violin

06/12/2026

William Pool’s obit. He was the last surviving “real son” of a Union Soldier. He died 5 days ago.
Next reel has interesting information about him and others.

After 101 years it is with deep respect that we announce the passing of William “Bill” Pool, a cherished father, veteran, and skilled mason, who departed from this world on June 7, 2026, at Parkview Healthcare Facility Bolivar, Missouri. Bill was born on January 13, 1925, to Charles Parker and C...

06/12/2026

This is so interesting!

06/12/2026

In September we were invited by the GA Copperheads to attend their event in Jackson. Everyone went to Crawfordville, GA to the home of Alexander Hamilton Stephens, Vice President of the Confederacy. He was imprisoned after the war but pardoned by Andrew Johnson. He had a political future ahead of him being elected Senator but denied being seated due to his role in the war, won the House and was elected GA Governor. He had a very interesting background. Below are some pictures I took of antiques in his home.

06/12/2026

06/10/2026

This is the grave of an 11-year old girl who is buried at Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Paulding County, Georgia, just north of the Dallas and New Hope Church battlefields. She was a victim of war crimes perpetrated by Federal soldiers who invaded the area in 1864.

Rosanna Twilley experienced seizures from head injuries she had received in a fall. One day she had such a seizure, and fell into a fire. She was badly burned. As her mother, Priscilla, tried to nurse her back to health, the mother noticed that the only nourishment her daughter could keep down was milk from their family cow.

When Yankee troops marched through the area in 1864, they wrought devastation upon the neighborhood by destroying property and stealing everything they could carry off. When Ms. Priscilla saw Yankee soldiers outside, walking off with her cow, she ran and caught them, desperately pleading to them not to take it, because her daughter was very sick. She told them that Rosanna would die from starvation if she could not get any milk from the cow. The Yankee soldiers responded by shooting the cow in the head, tearing out its liver, and leaving the carcass there in the Twilley’s front yard.

Rosanna was buried in Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Cemetery in Paulding County. In 1984, a collection was taken up, and a suitable marker was erected over her grave. Rosanna Twilley was only one victim of many atrocities the Federal army perpetrated on Georgia’s civilians during wartime.

06/07/2026

Jimmy Steve Owens, a victim of diabetes crossed over the river to rest under the shade of trees five years ago today. A great friend and compatriot to all who knew him. Rest in peace Jimmy.

06/06/2026

MIPS president 🌽 🐍 decided he would straighten some small markers. He started to do the soldier’s tombstone but quickly knew he needed the hoist. It and more leaners will be dealt with the next time. He did dig and straighten seven small markers and foot stones.

Pictures are not in order. FB isn’t cooperating today.

06/06/2026

Flat Rock Cemetery after it was mowed this morning and spruced up. Please see a few posts before this one. FB has a problem with sending notifications. But there’s still more…