Sevierville in Sevier County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Forks of the Little Pigeon Cemetery

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, March 14, 2009

1. Forks of the Little Pigeon Cemetery Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This churchyard is one of the oldest Baptist churchyards in Tennessee, (Established in 1789). It is the final resting place for many prominent pioneers. Deeded to the City of Sevierville by The First Baptist Church of Sevierville in 1975. It was preserved and made into a quiet mini-park during the Nation's American Revolution Bicentennial Celebration, Through combined efforts of The City, Sevier County A.R.B.C., Tennessee A.R.B.C., A.R.B.A., and Civic Clubs. Dedicated July 4, 1976

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1613.

Location. 35° 52.154′ N, 83° 33.741′ W. Marker is in Sevierville, Tennessee, in Sevier County. Marker is on Emert St. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sevierville TN 37876, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Forks of Little Pigeon Church (here, next to this marker); Forks of The River Cemetery Park (here, next to this marker); James McMahan (approx. 0.2 miles away); Isaac Thomas (approx. 0.2 miles away); Timothy Reagan

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Thomas Atchley (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sevierville (approx. 0.2 miles away); James Crawford Murphy (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sevierville.

Photographed By Sandra Hughes, November 21, 2010

2. Forks of the Little Pigeon Cemetery Marker

Headstone for Rev. Elijah Rogers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Sandra Hughes, November 21, 2010

3. Headstone for Rev. Elijah Rogers

Born May 1774- Died May 1841

Forks of the Little Pigeon Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, March 14, 2009

4. Forks of the Little Pigeon Cemetery

Grave Site at the Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, March 14, 2009

5. Grave Site at the Cemetery

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, March 14, 2009

6. Grave Site at the Cemetery

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, March 14, 2009

7. Grave Site at the Cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,200 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 16, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 2, 3. submitted on November 26, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on March 16, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.