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7 graves were found on land planned for townhomes in Gainesville. What’s next?

Amy Stanton visits a gravesite off Old Oakwood Road Thursday, April 21, 2022, where one of her ancestors is buried. At least 12 gravesites were found in the wooded area where a townhome development is planned. - photo by Scott Rogers

04222022 GRAVES 2.jpg — Amy Stanton visits a gravesite off Old Oakwood Road Thursday, April 21, 2022, where one of her ancestors is buried. At least 12 gravesites were found in the wooded area where a townhome development is planned. - photo by Scott Rogers

Amy Stanton’s ancestors are likely buried in the middle of the woods in South Gainesville, partially enclosed by a black iron fence, along with at least five other unmarked graves.