Meridian, Mississippi: Graves of the King and Queen of the Gypsies
Since 1915 the Rose Hill Cemetery has been the burial site for the Gypsy Royal Family.
Rose Hill Cemetery
- Address:
- 40th Ave., Meridian, MS
- Directions:
- Rose Hill Cemetery. On 40th Ave. between 7th and 8th Sts. From I-20/59, take 22nd Ave. exit to downtown Meridian. Turn left on 8th St. to 40th Ave. Left on 40th Ave. Drive straight in to the cemetery; the road will curve to the left, the graves will be on the right.
- Phone:
- 601-482-2288
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Graves of the King and Queen of the Gypsies The cemetery contains the headstones of Emil Mitchell, King of the Gypsies (Died October 16, 1942 aged 85 years) and Kelly Mitchell, Queen of the Gypsies (Died January 31, 1915, aged 47 years). There are various offerings on the grave, and a picture in a frame at Kelly Mitchell's grave -- possibly of Kelly.
[Cathy, 01/01/2011]
King and Queen of the Gypsies Rose Hill Cemetery is the site of the graves of Emil and Kelly Mitchell, the King and Queen of all the Gypsies in the United States. People travel from near and far to leave small gifts of fruit and juice at the graves, Rose Hill has been the burial site for the Gypsy Royal Family since 1915.
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