Most of the cemetery infomation here was published in November, 1996 and November 1997 Polk County Historical and Genealogical Quarterly. Used with the permission of President and Editor, Marian Presswood. Additional information was provided from newspaper clippings contributed by Maria Carruth. We thank them all!
Back in January of 1940, the Works Progress Administration (WPA), under the direction of State Supervisor Penelope Johnson Allen, undertook a project of copying historical records. Lawrence McConkey was given the task of listing all the burial grounds in Polk County. He not only made the effort to locate as many cemeteries as possible , but also made notes as he talked with those who lived in the area. Much valuable information has been preserved through his efforts. His listings, complete with his own remarks, are as follows: (Please remember that remarks were made in 1940.)
Marian Presswood has volunteered to check the printed records of the cemeteries listed below. Please be very specific with requests. Some of the supplemental material was provided by Connie Baumann.
AMBURN CEMETERY
located in the Copperhill area
ANTIOCH CHURCH OF CHRIST
Location: One-half mile from Old Fort. Old Fort is 12 miles south of Benton.
Date established: 1914 at death of an infant of John Kelley.
By whom established: Antioch Church of Christ.
Number of Graves: Approximately 40
Acreage: 1/2
Remarks: Church was one and one-half miles northeast of Old Fort, but about
1913, one acre of land was bought from B.F. Fennell, and church moved there. In
1914 the cemetery was started on one side of the lot . Some buried are: Jack
Davis, John Kelley, John Burns, Henry Shelton, William Shelton, Nimrod Griffith,
Alfred Lackey, Joshua Davis, George Finnell and Will Shannon.
Condition: Good
Date: January 22, 1940
ARTHUR (COMMUNITY)
Location: Ten miles S.E. of Parksville or up Sylco Creek five miles from
where it empties into Parksville Lake. Parksville Lake is 6 miles south of
Benton.
Date established: About the time of the Civil War.
By whom
established: Lewis Arthur
Number of Graves: 75 approx.
Acreage:
Approx. 1 acre
Remarks: Cemetery is within 1/2 mile of where old Blue
Ridge Baptist Church was located and was used by the church. The church has
been gone for many years. Buried are Lewis Arthur and family, Amanda Crawford,
wife of the Rev. Michael Higdon, Capt. Alfonso A. Chable, also several members
of the Green and o'Neal families and James K. Ledford. The name Arthur is
known as Arter, mostly.
Condition: clean
Date:
January 29, 1940
Editor's note: Capt. Alfonso Chable's name has been
marked out on the copy being used and a handwritten note stating 'not here'.
BAKER'S CHAPEL
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Location: 3 and 1/2 miles N.W. of Benton.
Date established: Early, possibly 1830.
By whom established: Baker's Chapel M.E. on land given by William S. Baker.
Number of Graves: 200 approx.
Acreage: 1 and 1/4 approx.
Remarks: Seems that a school house was first used as an M.E. church. Church
has been discontinued for about 50 years now. Recently, about five years ago, a
new church was built named Fair View M.E. Church, about 1/2 mile away through
a field, but over a mile by road. The new church purchased land for a cemetery
, but not used - still use Bakers Chapel cemetery and naturally, in a few years,
it will be known as Fairview M.E. church cemetery providing they don't start
using the new location they bought. Buried here are : Rev. Montie Baker, William
S. Baker, George W. Price, Samuel H. Fox, James N. Osment, and William O
Cameron, a pioneer. Condition: (not noted)
Date: January 22,
1940
BALL PLAY BAPTIST CHURCH
Location: 3 miles S.E. of Old Fort. Old Fort is south of Benton.
Date established: Before the Civil War
By whom established: Methodist denomination.
Number of Graves: 200 approx.
Acreage: 2 or 3 acres.
Remarks: A Methodist Church was here before the Civil War, but
discontinued soon after the Civil War. About 1875, Ball Play Baptist built a
church and moved from their old location which was one mile south of here.
Some early settlers buried are: Samuel Mantooth, John Yates, Mareh Bivens,
Jordan Rush, Asbury Blankenship and twins.
Condition: Bad
Date: January 22, 1940
BALL PLAY BAPTIST (OLD) or HALL
Location: 2 miles N.E. of Conasauga
Date established: About 1875 upon death of Wesley Bell If discontinued.
state when: Soon thereafter
By whom established: Ball Play Baptist Church (Old)
Number of Graves: 5 approx.
Acreage: 20 x 20 ft.
Remarks: The Ball Play Church was established in the school house just
before 1875 and when in the school house, just before 1 mile north of the school
house. This cemetery was discontinued, and a new one established at the new
church. Among those buried here are Morton Hall, Ora Hall, Susie Twimm (?) Hall
and John Hall Condition: Bad
Date. January 22, 1940
BATES COMMUNITY
Location: 1 and 1/2 miles south of Servilla postoffice. Servilla was
Springtown until name changed, but known mostly locally as Springtown. Servilla
is 18 miles east of Benton.
Date established: About the time of Civil War
By whom established: Jess Sexton or the Childress family
Number of
graves: 25 or 30
Acreage: 1/4 acre of more
Remarks: Among those buried here are Burrell C. Childress, J.P., a school
teacher for years, who would ' treat ' his students at Christmas with liquor
both boys and girls! Archie Childress, and members of the Sexton and Bates
families. Cemetery may have been known as Sexton or Childress.
Date: January 29, 1940
Condition: Grown up
MARTIN BATES FAMILY
Location: Two and 1/2 miles N.E. of Archville. Archville is 18 miles S.E.
of Benton.
Date established: After Civil War
By whom established: Martin Bates
Number of Graves: About 12
Remarks: Among those buried are: Pres, Doc and Daniel Bates. The only one
buried who is no relation is Sidney Norwood. This is the Martin Bates cemetery,
but he is not buried here. He was from N.C.
Condition: Fair
Date: January 24, 1940
BECKLER CEMETERY
Located in the Old Dutch Settlement. It is between the Sylco Cemetery and Camp Cherokee.
The cemetery is overgrown and there are no visible markings remaining.
BEECH SPRINGS BAPTIST CHURCH
Location: 2 and 1/2 miles S. of ocoee.
Date established:
1900 approximately
By whom established: Beech Springs Baptist
Church
Number of graves: 3 or 4
Acreage: 30 x 20 ft (1/2 acre lot)
Remarks: Ann James and Mrs. Jess Frazier buried here
Condition: Fair
Date: January 22, 1940
BENTON (CITY)
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Location: On old Patty Road at the edge of Benton, or about
1/2 mile from courthouse.
Date established: Earliest inscription is 1840.
BY whom est: Citizens of Benton on land acquired from James McKamy
Acreage: 4 acres
Number of graves: 500 to
600
Remarks: Among prominent persons buried are Col. William M. Biggs,
the county's first Circuit Court Clerk and member of the State Legislature. He
has a descendent, Burch Biggs, who has been sheriff of the county for three
terms, and a son Broughton Biggs, who is the present Sheriff; Col. David Stewart
and wife, Ann, who were parents of James B. Stewart, Mayor of Cleveland; Hugh
Knox and wife; John W. Hildebrand 1818-1909, a son of John w. Hildebrand Sr.
who built the first mill in the county for the Indians in accordance with
Dearborn's Treaty with the Cherokees, Jan. 7, 1806 to be built within one
year. He , JohnW. Jr. was a Cherokee Councilman at the time the Indians were
sent to the Indian Territory. Lawrence Hilderbrand, son of John w. Hildebrand,
Jr. was register of Deeds for Polk County; Jack Hildebrand, brother of Lawrence
Hildebrand; Dr. Robert N. Fleming, Reg. of Deeds for 17 years and physician for
over 50 years; Virgil A. Clemmer, co-editor of the Benton paper, later editor of
the Cleveland Banner and Knoxville News-Sentinel. Several Negroes buried in
westwise, and Hildebrand slaves in south corner. Negroes now use King's
Cemetery. Condition: Excellent
Date: January 29, 1940
BENTON STATION BAPTIST
Location: Benton Station is 2 miles SW of Benton.
Date established:
1910, oldest inscription is Dec. 3, 1911
By whom established: Benton Station Baptist Church
Nvmber of Graves: 75 approx.
Acreage: 1 acre lot.
Remarks: Church established in 1909, land for church and cemetery given by
W.A. Lawson. Buried here are several members of the Lawson and Blankenship
families, also Mary Johnson Epperson, Henry S. Grabb , C.C. Evans and James A.
Cook
Condition: Fair
Date: January 22, 1940
BROCK COMMUNITY
Location: 6 miles NE of Benton, or 3 miles SE of Wetmore. 1 mile E
of the Benton/Wetmore road.
Date established; June 7, 1906 at death of Beatrice Brock.
By whom
established: John W. Brock
Number of graves: 98, approx.
Acreaqe: 1 acre plus 12 feet on one side additional.
Remarks: Polk
County Sheriff, Ivin B. Brock is buried at Four Mile Baptist. He was a
brother to the founder of this cemetery. John W. Brock started it as a
family cemetery, but soon changed to be a community. One acre exempted in
deed of Ella Brock Rymer for cemetery. Later, a 12 foot strip deeded by
Rev. J. D. Chastain for additional.
Condition: Cemetery fenced and clean.
Date: Jan. 29, 1940
MARGARET BROWN GRAVE
Location: 3 miles SW of servilla. Servilla is 18 miles NE of
Benton on Hiwassee Power Co. property.
Date established: About 25 years ago
By whom established; Peter Brown
Jr. on his farm at his mother's death.
Number of graves. 1
Acreage: 10 ft x 10 ft
Remarks: Margaret Brady married Peter Brown, Sr. They were the parents of
Peter, Jr. 1940
Condition: Not cared for.
Date: January 24, 1940
PETER BROWN SR. GRAVE
Location: 4 miles SW of Servilla. servilla is 18 miles NE of Benton.
Date established: 25 Years or longer.
By whom established: On his farm at his death.
Number of graves: 1 Acreage: 10 ft x 10 ft.
Remarks: Peter Brown married Margaret Brady. They had a son named Peter.
Land where grave is located owned by Hiwassee Power Co.
Condition: Not cared for.
Date: January 24, 1940
CAMPGROUND
Location: 1 and 1/2 miles NE of Servilla.
Servilla and Springtown are the same. Servilla is 18 miles E of Benton. Date
established: About time of the Civil War
By whom established: Possibly
Andrew Witt or Witt's Campground Methodist Church.
Number of graves: 200 or more
Acreage: 1 acre or more
Remarks: The Methodist had a church here,
possibly before the Civil War named Camp Ground Methodist. The church died,
started again about 1885, and went down again. In 1890, the Baptist organized a
church here and named it Carrinth. If the church continues, soon the cemetery
probably will be known as Carrinth Baptist Church Cemetery. Andrew Witt very
likely was the first pastor of the Witt's Camp Ground Methodist Church. Among
those buried here are the Rev. Charles H. Eaten, Baptist minister and Mexican
War soldier; Isham T. Hammons, J.P.; William Morgan, Sr.; Harve Witt, J.P.; and
Swede Waldrop, who taught school more than 40 years in polk County. He was
found dead at his desk one Friday afternoon after dismissing school. There was
an unfinished letter on the desk.
Condition: (not stated) January 29, 1940
CAMP OR CONASAUGA BAPTIST
(NEGRO)
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Location: 3 miles W of Delano, or 8 miles N of Benton.
Date
established: Soon after the Civil War
If discontinued. state when: About
1890
By whom established: Conasauga Baptist Church or the Rev. Joseph
Camp, a Negro.
Number of Graves: 25 or more
Acreage: 1.4 acres
approx.
Remarks: The Rev. Joseph Camp, born before 1800 died about age 84 years
and is buried here. He owned the farm and very likely gave the land for the
church and cemetery. The farm is now owned by W.C. Davis, but the church has
been gone for over 50 years.
Date: January 22,
1940
Condition: Cemetery in cut-over woodland, in bad condition.
CARTER FARM
Location: 7 miles north of Benton or 3 miles west of Wetmore on
Mrs. Mary Carter's farm
Date established: No one seems to know when
By
whom established: Early Settlers
If discontinued. state when: Yes, years
ago
Number of graves: 1 or more
Acreage: Along side of road
Remarks: This cemetery is on the side of the road, possibly was there
before the road was widened.
Date: Feb. 1, 1940
CHESTUEE BAPTIST CHURCH
Location: 7 miles NW of
Benton near Chestuee Creek
Date established: 1885 or soon thereafter
By whom established: Chestuee Baptist Church
Numuber of graves: approx. 20
Acreage: 1/2 acre
Remarks: John Harris and Joseph Lusk were the founders of the Church in
1885. John Harris gave one acre of land for the church. John Harris, Joseph Lusk
and wife were buried in the church yard. Later, Newton Adams gave one-half acre
for a cemetery and first buried in it was Louis Sh ambl in . Newton Adams and
wife Sarah are also buried there.
Condition: Good
Date: January 23, 1940
JACOB CLONEGAR FAMILY
Location: On James Moss farm near Linsdale School 7 miles N of
Benton.
Date established: About Civil War
Acrease: 30 x 30 ft
If discontinued, state when: 50 years ago.
By whom established: Jacob Clonegar
Date: January 24, 1940
Remarks: Jacob Clonegar 's second wife was Jane Hamilton. They were from
South Carolina.
Number of Graves: 5 or 6
Condition: Cemetery in a field in bushes. No inscriptions.
COLETOWN CEMETERY also known as Reecetown Cemetery
COLUMBUS CEMETERY
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Location: 4 miles N of Benton at the place once known as the town
of Columbus, now known as Columbus farm.
Date established: 1820 or earlier.
Earliest inscription is Nov. 27, 1820
By whom established: By Indians or earliest settlers of the town of
Columbus.
Number of graves: Once was 800.
Acreage: 180 ft x 240 ft.
Condition: Bad
Date: January 29, 1940
Remarks: Dearborn's Treaty with the Cherokee, made in January 7, 1806,
provided, among other things, that a grist mill shall, within one year from date
therof, be built in the Cherokee Country for the use of the nation, at such
place as shall be considered most convenient. The U.S. Government sent a German
immigrant named John Hildebrand, and the Indians agreed upon this place on the
Conasauga Creek. The natural townsite location of Columbus. The following
Calhoun's Treaty made February 27, 1819, caused the town of Columbus to become
the frontier town of Indian trade. Until 1838, Columbus retained its trade with
the Cherokees. When the Tennessee Legislature named a new county in honor of
Gov. James K. Polk, Columbus was named the county seat until the people of the
county could vote where the seat should be. Benton was selected to be the county
seat and the town of Columbus gradually became no more. The population has been
estimated to have been be- tween 200 and 500 at Columbus town. There is no town
now. Where the town was, is the Ezekiel Dunn family cemetery in the back yard of
the Thomas Pannell old house, or on the west side of Conasauga Creek and North
side of the Hiwassee River, not far from the mouth of Conasauga Creek. The
cemetery is North of the old town site, on higher ground and possibly half a
mile away. It is now in timber. Two of the graves have been dug into of late,
that of stanuix Hard, son of william Hard, who died in 1820 and Col. Henry
Bradford, who was born the night that General Washington crossed the Deleware
and captured 1,000 Hessians. Rachel, the wife of Col. Bradford, was not
disturbed in her grave. Col. Henry Bradford was prominent in McMinn County, and
also served as a member of McMinn County Court for several years about 1830.
This section of Polk County North of the Hiwassee River was in McMinn before
Polk County was formed. The last one buried was a Bradford child. The cemetery
is in a bad condition. Two graves dug into were left open by the grave theives.
COOKSON CREEK BAPTIST
Location: 1 and 1/2 miles SW of Parksville. Parksville is 6 miles south of
Benton.
Date established: Earliest inscription is August 9, 1856
By whom established: Cookson Creek Baptist Church
Number of graves: 300 or so.
Acreage: Approx. 3 acres
Remarks: First buried was M. Sloan, wife of B.H. Fetter. Others are Rev.
Robert McClary; the Rev. Samuel Caldwell; Dr. J.L. McClary; Dr. N. Pendergast;
Thomas Morrison, born 1764, died 1874, over 100 years old; Taylor Fouts, County
Representative; Dr. G.w.copeland; the Rev. John H. Fetter
Condition: Excellent
Date: January 23, 1940
CONASAUGA RIVER BAPTIST COMMUNITY CEMETERY
Location: Hwy 411
Date established: Mid 1980's
COPPERHILL CEMETERY (PUBLIC)
Location: Near High School at Copperhill. Copperhill is 31 miles S.E. of
Benton.
Date established: Earliest inscription is October 22, 1894.
By whom established: (Not noted)
Number of graves: Approx. 150
Acreage: 1 acre
Remarks: Among those buried here are James T. Sanders; the Rev. R.A.
Barclay; Emily Ann Bandy; Dr. P. F. McKowen; the Rev. Fred Lonsdale; H.T. McCay;
Col. W.A. Guinn; and Willis Morgan Sisson, Jr.
Condition: Good
Date: January 29, 1940
COXY (COMMUNITY)
Location: In Baker's Creek Knobs, 6 miles east of old Fort. Old
Fort is 12 miles south of Benton.
Date established: About 1900
If discontinued. state when: About 12 years ago at the death of George
Green.
By whom established: On George Coxy farm.
Number of graves: Approximately 15
Acreage: 1/2 acre
Remarks: Among those buried here are several children of William Hooker and
Wilson who came from Georgia. John wilson died of diptheria.
Condition: The cemetery is in woods.
Date: January 29, 1940
CRESTLAWN CEMETERY Copperhill area
CROFT'S CHAPEL METHODIST CHURCH CEMETERY Turtletown area
ISAIAH CRONAN FAMILY
Location: 1 and 1/2 miles SE of Benton near road to Parksville.
Date established: 1925
By whom established: Isaiah Cronan
Number of graves: 4
Acreage: 1.8 acre.
Remarks: Isaiah Cronan, a son of Dr. Elijah Cronan, married Mary Bishop of Polk
County. Dr. Elijah Cronan was from AL.
Condition: Excellent
Date: Januarv 24. 1940
CUMBERLAND SHED (CUMBERLAND
PRESBYTERIAN)
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Location: 2 and 1/2 miles south of Ocoee. Ocoee is 7 miles south of Benton.
Date established:Church, second Sunday in May, 1841; cemetery approximately
same date.
By whom established: Cumberland presbyterian Church on land given by
Absolom Armstrong
Number of graves: 200 or more
Acreage: 2 acres
Remarks: Pioneer settlers buried here are: Morgan Orr, Ablolom Armstrong,
Washington Cannon, Samuel Parks, William H. Wimberly; also Lawtons and Kinsers.
Charlie Campbell, sherrif of Polk County; Newton Swan, Trustee of Polk County,
Mart O'neil, Wash Mason; first pastor, Rev. Houston Hensley; first Elders,
Washington Cannon and Samuel Parks. After Samuel's death, his son Jaburn, was an
elder, and now his son, Julian.
Date: January 22, 1940
CURBOW CEMETERY Sylco area
Location: In a field in the Cherokee National Forest, close to McKissick Cemetery
DAVIS CEMETERY
Location: Just south of Hwy 64 and 68 on BIT Manufacturing Island.
Remarks : Road is often closed to this cemetery. There are no legible stones.
DELANO BAPTIST CHURCH
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Location: 1/2 mile east of Delano, or 1/2 mile north of Wetmore on
old L 6( N railroad line, or about 9 miles north of Benton.
Date established: Earliest inscription is
April 6, 1916.
By whom established: Pendergast Cotton Mill Co. (land)
Number of Graves: 180 approx.
Acreage: 1 and 1/2 acres.
Remarks:
The cemetery was established on Mill Company land. The company changed owners
several times, is now owned by Miller-Smith Co., a hosiery mill. Baptist Church
established 1923 on mill land. The Baptist fenced the cemetery and seem to be
in charge. Mostly members of the families who worked for the Mill buried here.
Among those buried are: Joe Long, Luce Hembree, Alex J. Hicks, Ansel Hyde,
James Kirkland, James Humphreys, and M.H. Sneed. Most of the above children are
buried here.
Condition (not stated)
Date: January 23, 1940
DILL (COMMUNITY)
Location: At the Old Fort, near the town of old Fort. Old Fort
is 12 miles south of Benton.
Date established: No one knows, but before
Civil War.
Number of graves: 244 or more.
Acreage: 2 acres.
Remarks:
Among the earlier burials here are members of teh Yates, Ford and Jenking
families. Also, Ivan Lee, Edward Miles, Charles Stratton, Jesse J, White and
James Cos.
Condition: Fair
Date: January 29, 1940
DOVER CEMETERY
Location: Rough Creek Area, Cherokee National Forest
Remarks : No longer in use. Contains 7-8 graves with only legible stones reading Myra Hedden & Rose Pain
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EZEKIEL H. DUNN FAMILY
Location: On Columbus farm, now
owned by Tom Pannell heirs, 4 miles N. of Benton on old town site of Columbus.
Date established: November 18, 1863 at the death of Ezekiel H. Dunn.
Discontinued: At the death of M .H, Cooke, wife of J. B. Cooke.
By whom established: Dunn family on Dunn farm
Number of Graves: 9, approximately.
Acreage: 20 x 40 ft approximately
Remarks. Among those buried here are Ezekiel H. Dunn, born October 10,
1818, died November 18, 1863; and wife Annie Eliza Dacus Dunn, born December 10,
1810; died August 5, 1884; their daughter Texannah M. Owens, born Februaryrv 11,
1850, died February 18, 1869; another daughter of E. H. and A. E. Dunn, Almita
M. born August 28, 1842 - December 25, 1863; M. H. Cooke; (no dates); John B.
Cook died May 16, 1888; children of J. B. and M. H.Cook; James Moss Cook,
November 10, 1877 - July 10, 1880; Napolian B. Cook, April 15, 1866 - September
30, 1871. Condition: Not cared for. Date: January 24, 1940
EASLEY OR EASLY
Location: 2 miles west of Conasauga on Davis Bros. farm. Conasauga is 15
miles SW of Benton.
Date established: About Civil War
BY Whom established: Easley Family
Number of Graves: 8 or more
Acreage: 20 x 20 11
Remarks: The Easley family were wealthy, owned land along the Conasauga
River. Buried are William and David Easley, (no inscriptions listed.) Last one
buried was a Smith, father of Lawyer John Smith of Cleveland, TN. Some Callaway
slaves buried, but their graves probably don't show now. Large marble or rock
markers are over Easley graves near Easley Ford or now Easley Bridge over the
Conasauga River. Condition: Bad Date: January 30, 1940
FAIRVIEW BAPTIST CHURCH (OLD FAIRVIEW)
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Location: 2 miles SE of Archville. Archville is 18 miles East of
Benton near Kimsey Highway.
Date established: 1894, approximately.
By whom established: Fairview Baptist.
Number of Graves: 200, approximately
Acreage: 3 acres
Remarks: 3 acres given by Albert Frisby for church and cemetery, later
church moved 1/2 mile on two acres land given by Frank Brock.
FARNER CEMETERY
Location: Farner area, in the mountains
Date established: About 1900
Acreage: 1/2 acre
Number of graves: about 25 (1940)
FARNER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Location: Highway 68, Farner
Number of graves: About 25-30 (1985)
Remarks: This is a fairly new cemetery, just around the corner from Farner Presbyterian Church.
It was not found on the WPA listing from the 1940's.
FITZSIMMONS FAMILY CEMETERY Located in the Old Fort area.
FOUR MILE BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY (OLD OCOEE CEMETARY)
Location: East of Benton on Parksville Road
Number of Graves: Approximately 900 (1940)
FOUTS
Also known as Carden Family Cemetery. Located in the Cookson Creek area
FREELAND CEMETERY
Location: Burgertown area
FRIENDSHIP
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JOHN GOODNER FAMILY CEMETERY
Location: One mile north of Ocoee, off of Hwy 411
GRASSY CREEK BAPTIST Copperhill area
GRAVEL HILL COMMUNITY CEMETERY
Location: Oak Grove Rd, four miles NE of Benton.
Established: 1900
Established by: Joe B. Love gave the land for the Church and Cemetery. The church was
established in 1900, discontinued before WWI
Number of graves: 30 +, many unmarked graves
GREASY CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY
GREEN
GREEN, JOHNNY BELL
HARBISON
HASKINS
HAYES
JOHNNIE HEDDEN GRAVE Feb 14, 1812-Nov 17, 1905
Location: Brock Mountain, 3 1/2 miles SE of Archville off of Kimsey Highway
Remarks: This is the only known grave on what was once the Hedden property.
HENDERSON
HICKS CEMETERY
LOcation: Reliance-Springtown area, on top of the hill and close to Adams Grocery
OLD HILDEBRAND CEMETERY
Location: Four miles SW of Benton, near Federal Rd, off of Hwy 64
Established: Unknown
Established by: Either the Cherokee Indians or Michael Hildebrand
HILDEBRAND CAMP CEMETERY
Location: Just below the Benton Springs area in a clearing on the side of the mountain
HOOKER FAMILY CEMETERY
This cemetery is located on Sand Mountain Road, about 3 miles East of Old Fort, on the Tom Dunn Farm. This is close to the Ball Play area. The cemetery is said to have been established by Cornelius Hooker prior to the Civil War. It was discontinued before the turn of the century. The WPA records reported in 1940 that the cemetery contained the graves of Cornelius Hooker, Elendar Hyde Hooker, and an infant of Mr. & Mrs. Benny Dunn. Today the cemetery is in a very wooded area, and surrounded by Bowater land.
HORN'S CREEK
HOWARD
HOWELL GRAVE
Lawrence McConkey reports that this Infant gravesite is located in the Courthouse Yard at Benton.
KIMBROUGH
KNOX
LADD CEMETERY
LEMMONS
LIBERTY
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LILLARD
LINTNER
MANTOOTH
MAPLE GROVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY
MARSHALL FAMILY CEMETERY Delano area
MATLOCK FAMILY CEMETERY Parksville Rd
MATTOX CEMETERY Westmore area
McCONNELL FAMILY CEMETERY Patty Road
McCULLEY CEMETERY Towee area
McKISSICK
MINE CITY BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY
Location: Ducktown area
Established: March 1871
Established by: Baptist Church
Number of graves: 112 (1940)
Remarks: Known burials are Laura Nicholson, daughter of J. Nicholson; Mary J. McDangal; Addie Olvey;
J.H. Olvey; Jose Barnes; Johnnie & Clifford McFarland, & Col. William A. Quinn. It was reported in good
condition in 1940. The WPA lists a total of 8 graves, with one unmarked
MT. HARMONY CEMETERY
Mt. Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery is located in the Grassy Creek Road area.
MOUNT HERMON
Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church is located on the old Federal Road(now
called Mt. Harmon Rd) from Charleston to Benton. This is betweeen Baker
Bridge Rd, and Upper River Rd.
MT. SALEM Fairview Mountain area
MT. VERNON CHURCH AND CEMETERY Stansberry Rd area, close to NC line
MULLER
OLD FORT
OLD OCOEE (also known as FOUR MILE)
ORR
PARRIS
PARKSVILLE
PETTIT (now called MT. SPRINGS)
PIPPENGER
PRICE CEMETERY Isabella area of Polk County
RELIANCE (also known as HIWASSEE UNION)
ROCK CREEK (also known as CLOUD CEMETERY)
ROGERS CEMETERY Copperhill area
RUSSELL CEMETERY Old Athens Rd. area
RYMER/RUNION/RUNYON
RYMER (at Rt. 64 & Rt. 30)
RYMER (on Lost Creek Rd.)
RYMER, LEROY (in Greasy Creek area)
SALEM
SAVANNAH FARMS
SHAW CEMETERY
SHILOH BAPTIST CEMETERY, Ocoee Community
JAMES SLOAN FAMILY CEMETERY
(on Old Federal Rd.)This cemetery is said to be located on the farm of Granville Mercer, per
the McConkey report. It was established in October 1847 by James Sloan when his infant son, Albert,
died.The cemetery was discontinued in 1880 when James Sloan died. There are 3 graves.
SMITH COMMUNITY CEMETERY-Springtown
STEPHENS
THOMAS (Cookson Creek area)
TOWN CEMETERY (Benton Town Cemetery)
TURTLETOWN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CEMETERY Welfare Rd
WALDROP
WALKER
WATSON
WATSON
WITT with tombstone inscriptions
ZION/WIREGRASS (on Parksville Rd.)
ZION HILL (located on Highway 68, six miles north of Ducktown)
To be continued...
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