Walkup Grove Cemetery Memorial Service

A Memorial Service of Worship will be held at Walkup Grove Cemetery, Atchison County on Sunday, May 24, at 11 a.m. The worship is sponsored by St. Oswald’s-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church, with Fr. Sidney Breese presiding and Bishop Amy present. Those in attendance should bring a lawn chair and enjoy the beauty and peace of a historical country cemetery.

Following the worship service, a potluck dinner will be held at St. Oswald’s. Please bring a dish for the meal. In case of inclement weather, worship will be held at St. Oswald’s
(30996 X Avenue, Skidmore, Missouri).

Walkup Grove still retains its natural beauty. It is nestled among a grove of hickory nut trees on top of a hill that falls to the west on a sharp decline to the Little Tarkio River. Tranquility and peacefulness reigns here. Travelers over a 160 years ago stopped at Mr. Walkup’s farm and asked for a place on his land to bury their children. This neighborhood cemetery is an ecumenical one with all denominations of religion buried there. At one time, the neighborhood supported Presbyterian, Methodist, Baptist and Episcopal churches. St. Oswald’s is now the only remaining church in this area.

Directions from Mound City
Take Route N north of Mound City approximately 14 miles, which is one mile south of Hwy 46. Turn east on 280th Avenue. Continue on that gravel road one mile to Walkup Grove Cemetery.

Directions to Walkup Grove from Maryville
Take Highway 46 for 19 miles west. Turn south on EE for 2 miles. Turn west on 290th Avenue for one mile. Then turn north on W Avenue for one mile. The cemetery will be on your left.

Directions to Walkup Grove from Fairfax
Take Hwy 46 east to Hwy N. Turn south for one mile. Turn east on 280th Avenue. Continue on that gravel road one mile to Walkup Grove Cemetery.