Say what you want about Missouri, but it has its fair share of really great diners. That means when one gets called out by the internet as the best, that means something in the Show Me State. The newest choice of online experts isn't near St. Louis or Kansas City either.
Say what you want about Missouri, but it has its fair share of really great diners. That means when one gets called out by the internet as the best, that means something in the Show Me State. The newest choice of online experts isn't near St. Louis or Kansas City either.
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The headstone is one of many efforts by the community to increase knowledge of Black History in Columbia. Kirklin is also recognized as one of the many famous Black Columbians featured on the African American Heritage trail.
Henry Kirklin s grave is located in the historically Black section of the Columbia cemetery. It was unveiled in a ceremony on Nov. 6, 2020.
KBIA’s Veronica Mohesky talked to organizers of the headstone’s funding about Kirklin’s life, legacy and significance in Columbia’s history.