Aldie in Loudoun County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Mt. Zion Cemetery
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, June 12, 2017
1. Mt. Zion Cemetery Marker
The first burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery took place in 1852, one year after the church was constructed. It is the grave of Thomas H.A. Lynn, who died June 11, 1852. The stone was erected sometime after 1855.
There are over 300 graves in the cemetery, some of whom were members of Mt. Zion and other who were not. About 60 graves have been located outside the south wall, in what is believed to have been an African American Burial ground. Only two of those graves have inscribed markers.
Buried here at Mt. Zion is a veteran of the War of 1812, Robert Coe. Also interred here are thirteen Confederate Soldiers. In the southwest corner of the cemetery, twelve markers have been put in place to honor the Union soldiers who died at the Battle of Mt. Zion on July 6, 1864.
The cemetery is owned and cared for by Mt. Zion Cemetery of Aldie, Inc. It is still in use.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War of 1812 • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is June 11, 1852.
Location. 38° 57.818′ N, 77°
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mt. Zion Old School Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Mt. Zion Historic Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Plain Path…Shenandoah Hunting Path…Carolina Road…Rogue’s Road… (within shouting distance of this marker); Mt. Zion Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Elders of the Mount Zion Old School Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); The Mosby-Forbes Engagement July 6, 1864 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Fog of War (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to Gilbert's Corner Regional Park (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Aldie.
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, June 12, 2017
2. Mt. Zion Cemetery Marker
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, June 12, 2017
3. Thomas H.A. Lynn
Son of
John & Nany Lynn
Born April 21, 1850
Died June 11, 1852
Aged 2 years, 1 mo.
& 4 days.
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, June 12, 2017
4. Robert Coe
Robert Coe
born Dec. 20, 1789
died Sep. 16, 1856
Aged 66 Years
… months and 26 days
was a member of the Old School
Baptist Church at Mt. Zion
…
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, June 12, 2017
5. Luncinda DeVeal
Lucinda
Beloved wife of
John DeVeal
Died Dec. 23, 1885
She was a consistent member
of the Old School Baptist Chruch
Jesus thou Prince of life;
They chosen cannot die,
Like thee, they conquer in the strife
To reign with the on high.
Lucinda DeVeal was one of the African Americans buried outside the cemetery walls.
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, June 12, 2017
6. 12 Union Soldiers
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, June 12, 2017
7. Mt. Zion Old School Baptist Church
Credits. This page was last revised on June 19, 2017. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 612 times since then and 120 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 13, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 7. submitted on June 19, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
