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Carthage, Texas: Roadside Grave of Gentleman Jim Reeves

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Address:
US Hwy 79, Carthage, TX
Directions:
Roughly four miles east of downtown Carthage on the south side of US Hwy 79. It has its own parking lot.
RA Rates:
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Grave of Jim Reeves.

Roadside Grave of Gentleman Jim Reeves

Country music star Jim Reeves has been dead for over 50 years, but his one-acre grave shrine still draws fans. A life-size statue marks his tomb. He's buried with his dog.

Roadsideamerica.com Report... [10/07/2011]

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Grave of Gentleman Jim Reeves.

Roadside Grave of Gentleman Jim Reeves

Nice little roadside memorial. The grounds are well-maintained. The guitar in the walkway is really cool.

[Rebecca, 10/07/2011]

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