This majestic monument marks the grave of Major General Robert Patterson, who fought in both the Mexican-American War and the Civil War.
Sunday, December 29, 2013
The Laurel Hill Lion
This majestic monument marks the grave of Major General Robert Patterson, who fought in both the Mexican-American War and the Civil War.
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