Sylacauga in Talladega County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Sylacauga Cemetery

Photographed by Mark Hilton, April 2, 2019

1. Sylacauga Cemetery Marker

Inscription. After the incorporation of Sylacauga in 1838 came the establishment of this cemetery where for the next 75 years most of the citizens were buried-- many graves being now unmarked.

In 1974-75 as a tribute to these past generations and a legacy for the future, restoration has been made through the efforts of the Historical Preservation Committee of the Sylacauga Beautification Council, Inc.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1838.

Location. 33° 10.047′ N, 86° 14.965′ W. Marker is in Sylacauga, Alabama, in Talladega County. It can be reached from East Ft. Williams Street east of North Broadway Avenue (Alabama Route 21), on the left when traveling east. Located just inside the cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: East Ft Williams Street, Sylacauga AL 35150, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in East Alabama. It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North

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America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Sylacauga Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); Fort Williams (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sylacauga Historic Commercial District (about 800 feet away); Sylacauga Marble (about 800 feet away); Hightower Brothers Livery Stable (approx. 0.4 miles away); The B.B. Comer Memorial Library (approx. 0.7 miles away); Marble City Cemetery Sylacauga (approx. 0.7 miles away); Gantts Quarry Post Office (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sylacauga.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, April 2, 2019

2. Sylacauga Cemetery Marker

Sylacauga Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, April 2, 2019

3. Sylacauga Cemetery

Marker is at top of the staircase.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 3, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 687 times since then and 92 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 3, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.