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Huntsville in Madison County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
 

Maple Hill Cemetery

 
 
Maple Hill Cemetery Marker (side 1) image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, August 25, 2009
1. Maple Hill Cemetery Marker (side 1)
Inscription.
(side 1)
Established 1818
by the City of Huntsville
Maple Hill Cemetery
has become the final resting place of many citizens of this community. Here lie brave men who served in the major wars of our nation, many public servants, and many citizens whose good works may have been known only to God.

Scrolls in Cemetery Reception Hall bear the names of some outstanding people.

(side 2)
Governors of Alabama
who lie buried in this cemetery:
Thomas Bibb 1784~1839
Governor 1820~21
Clement Comer Clay, 1789~1866
Governor 1835~37
Reuben Chapman, 1799~1882
Governor 1847~1849
Robert Miller Patton, 1809~1885
Governor 1865~68
David Peter Lewis, 1820~1884
Governor 1872~74

 
Erected 1962 by Alabama Historical Association.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1818.
 
Location. 34° 44.072′ N, 86° 34.47′ W. Marker is in Huntsville
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, Alabama, in Madison County. Marker is at the intersection of Wells Avenue SE and Maple Hill Street SE on Wells Avenue SE. Marker is located at the Northwest corner of the cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Huntsville AL 35801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Huntsville Meridian (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Thomas Bibb (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Thomas Bibb (about 300 feet away); Confederate Soldier Memorial (about 400 feet away); Reuben Chapman (about 400 feet away); Clement Comer Clay (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Clement Comer Clay (about 400 feet away); Robert Miller Patton (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huntsville.
 
Also see . . .
1. Maple Hill Cemetery (Huntsville, Alabama). Wikipedia entry (Submitted on September 6, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.) 

2. Thomas Bibb (1820-21). Encyclopedia of Alabama website entry (Submitted on September 6, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.) 

3. Clement Comer Clay (1835-37). Encyclopedia of Albama website entry (Submitted on September 6, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.) 

4. Reuben Chapman (1847-49). Encyclopedia of Alabama website entry (Submitted on September 6, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.) 

5. Robert M. Patton (1865-67).
Maple Hill Cemetery Marker - Side 2 image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, August 25, 2009
2. Maple Hill Cemetery Marker - Side 2
Encyclopedia of Alabama website entry (Submitted on September 6, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.) 

6. David P. Lewis (1872-74). Encyclopedia of Alabama website entry (Submitted on September 6, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.) 
 
Maple Hill Cemetery - Established 1818 by the City of Huntsville image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, August 25, 2009
3. Maple Hill Cemetery - Established 1818 by the City of Huntsville
Thomas Bibb 2nd Governor of Alabama image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, May 4, 2010
4. Thomas Bibb 2nd Governor of Alabama
Clement Comer Clay 8th Governor of Alabama image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Harry Gatzke, August 17, 2012
5. Clement Comer Clay 8th Governor of Alabama
Reuben Chapman 13th Governor of Alabama image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, May 4, 2010
6. Reuben Chapman 13th Governor of Alabama
Robert Miller Patton 20th Governor of Alabama image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, May 4, 2010
7. Robert Miller Patton 20th Governor of Alabama
David Peter Lewis 23rd Governor of Alabama image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, May 4, 2010
8. David Peter Lewis 23rd Governor of Alabama
Governor Thomas Bibb image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, October 11, 2013
9. Governor Thomas Bibb
This picture is hanging in Capitol Building in Montgomery Al
Governor Clement Comer Clay image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, October 11, 2013
10. Governor Clement Comer Clay
This picture is hanging at Capitol Building Montgomery AL
Governor Reuben Chapman image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, October 11, 2013
11. Governor Reuben Chapman
This picture is hanging in Capitol Building in Montgomery Al
Governor Robert M Patton image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, October 11, 2013
12. Governor Robert M Patton
Hanging in Capitol Building Montgomery Al
David P. Lewis image. Click for full size.
via Encyclopedia of Alabama, Unknown
13. David P. Lewis
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on September 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 2,450 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on March 18, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.   4. submitted on May 5, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.   5. submitted on August 18, 2012, by Harry Gatzke of Huntsville, Alabama.   6, 7, 8. submitted on May 5, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.   9, 10, 11, 12. submitted on November 17, 2013, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.   13. submitted on September 6, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.

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