Interesting that a cemetery could remain one of the best tourist attractions in Selma for years.

But the Old Live Oak cemetery has something to offer almost any history buff — a former vice president and founder of Selma, the sisters of Mary Todd Lincoln, the first black congressman from Alabama, beautiful oaks and magnolias draped in Spanish moss.

Of course that’s a lot to keep up with. The folks over in the cemetery department know the demands and have the abilities to keep the cemetery in tip-top shape.

And as a point of interest — at least one custodian has heard a voice from the Beyond.

Old Live Oak is one of our treasures here in Selma. Indeed, many in Alabama and in surrounding states know of the history of this cemetery.

So, take a walking tour one evening and discover a piece of history, here, right at home.