A Memorial Service of worship will be held at Walkup Grove Cemetery on Sunday, May 25, at 11 a.m. The worship is sponsored by St. Oswald’s in-the-Fields Episcopal Church with the Rev. Sidney Breese presiding at this special service. Those in attendance are encouraged to bring a lawn chair. In case of inclement weather, worship will be held at St. Oswald’s (30996 X Avenue, Skidmore, Missouri 64487).
Following the worship service, there will be a potluck dinner at St. Oswald’s. All are invited to bring a meal and join in fellowship.
Walkup Grove, about 150 years old, still retains its natural beauty. It is nestled among a grove of hickory nut trees on top of a hill which falls to the west on a sharp decline to the Little Tarkio River. Travelers over a hundred years ago stopped at Mr. Walkup’s farm and asked for a place on his land to bury their child. 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. 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.
This article was submitted by Nancy Zeliff, member of St. Oswalds.
