Posted in Mississippi
March 17, 2021
Most People Don’t Know The Story Behind This Bizarre Tomb In Small Town Mississippi
In the past, we told you about the intriguing gravesites that fill Mississippi. And now, we’ve got another one for you – the tomb of Mittie Manning. Though restored, the historic gravesite has retained its most distinguishing feature – a sliding window that allowed the occupant’s mother to peer inside. Take a look:
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The small town boasts several homes from the past as well as the historic Hill Crest Cemetery.
Some graves date back to 1838, suggesting that the grounds served as a cemetery prior to Hill Crest’s creation.
A successful lawyer and U.S. Representative, Van provided his family with a comfortable life. However, it was a life plagued with tragedy – the first of which struck in 1861, when the Mannings lost their infant son. Fourteen years later, the Mannings buried their second child, Mittie.
Unable to come to terms with her loss, Mary refused to allow anyone to bury her beloved Mittie. Eventually, a compromise was made - Mittie would be placed in a sarcophagus, which is basically a stone coffin that sits aboveground.
According to local legend, as Mittie’s body decomposed, Mary became mad with grief and refused to leave the cemetery.
So, did you know about this unusual tomb? Have you ever seen it in person? Know of another bizarre gravesite? Tell us in the comments section.
This isn’t the only strange burial site in the state. Read about another here.
Address: 199 S Market St, Holly Springs, MS 38635, USA
