Women kneel at a plaque in Burford to commemorate the memory of Cornet Thompson, Corporal Perkins, and Private Church who were shot in a churchyard "because they refused to kill under Cromwell."
A woman stands by a plaque in Burford to commemorate the memory of Cornet Thompson, Corporal Perkins, and Private Church who were shot in a churchyard "because they refused to kill under Cromwell."
The Greater St. James Baptist Church at 316 Madison Avenue in the West Las Vegas neighborhood. Revitalization efforts include restoring the Historic Westside School and lining the road with trees in an effort to bring business and residents back to the neighborhood.
The caption on the photo sleeve reads "A church family picture about 1912, probably taken at the annual picnic." The photograph is of several young women with children of varying ages sitting on the lawn under a tree. Photo identification was provided by Donald S. Palmer.