Meridian, Mississippi: Graves of the King and Queen of the Gypsies
Rose Hill Cemetery is the burial site for long-dead Queen Kelly and King Emil. Their graves are easy to spot, still regularly festooned with colorful offerings.
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Gypsy Queen Grave
Many colorful personal offerings on the grave of the Gypsy Queen.
[Rex W. Rosenberg, 03/26/2015]Graves of the King and Queen of the Gypsies
Interesting cemetery -- lots of old graves.
[Mary, 02/05/2014]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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Graves of the King and Queen of the Gypsies
Rose Hill Cemetery
- Address:
- 701 40th Ave., Meridian, MS
- Directions:
- Rose Hill Cemetery. West of downtown. On the east side of 40th Ave. at its intersection with 7th St. When you reach the cemetery gates, drive straight in. When the road curves to the left, the graves will be on the right.
- Hours:
- Gated after hours. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 601-693-1361
- RA Rates:
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In addition to the tombstones and fan tributes to Gypsy royalty, there are many monuments with ornate carvings and inscriptions.