New Hope Gardens

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Mobile, AL 36608
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New Hope Gardens, also known as Wheelerville Cemetery, is a historic burial site located in an unincorporated area of Mobile County, Alabama. Established in 1845, it is notable for its over 1,600 recorded burials, including veterans from most American wars and the notorious gang leader James Copeland, who was reportedly buried in one of its unmarked graves.

The cemetery carries a reputation shaped by its tumultuous history, including lawlessness and crime in the surrounding community. Listed in the Alabama Historic Cemetery Register since 2006, New Hope Gardens serves as a significant landmark reflecting local heritage and history.

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