Powell Cemetery
Private family cemetery with about 6 graves, located inside the Port Bienville industrial park, on property owned by Wellman Plastics. Cemetery is not accessible without permission.
Directions:
Head west on Highway 90. Turn left at Lower Bay Road, which is approximately 2 miles after the intersection with the 603. Follow this road for about 10.9 miles until you see the main entrance to the Port Bienville Industrial Park. The cemetery is located inside the complex.
Graves (6):
| # | Last Name | First Name | Birth | Death | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Unmarked) | plain squared marble slab, set in concrete. No inscription. | ||||
| (Unmarked) | sunken grave, no inscription. | ||||
| (Unmarked) | possible grave marker, 3 cypress boards nailed together. | ||||
| Galmore | Annette Powell | 1892 | 1968 | ||
| Lewis | Everlina Powell | 08/15/1875 | 07/31/1935 | ||
| Powell | Valitaire | 02/28/1845 | 12/29/1904 | husband of Margaret Powell; K of P Stringer Lodge no. 141 |
The above list was compiled by the Hancock County Historical Society. We have gathered original records, data handed down from families and/or collected by our volunteers and countless others, and tried to verify this information to the best of our ability. If you believe some of this to be in error, or if you have additional information, please contact us. Our phone number and email address are on the home page.