Micanopy in Alachua County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Micanopy Historic Cemetery
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, June 16, 2021
1. Micanopy Historic Cemetery Marker
The Micanopy Historic Cemetery was founded by Dr. H. Lucious Montgomery Sr., a physician in the Township of Micanopy during the 1800’s. Dr. Montgomery and his wife, Lucinda Jane Montgomery, the owners of the cemetery land, deeded lot No. 30 to the Cemetery Trustees in 1897 for one dollar. The Township was given the cemetery in 1905 and the Micanopy Cemetery Association was established that year. Thomas McCredie, J.D. Watkins and E.C. Chitty were the first board members. Lot No. 29 was deeded to the Trustee Board and Micanopy Cemetery Association in 1911. It cost $300. Members of the trustee Board were O.L. Feaster, J.B. Simonton, J.D. Merry, W.D. Bobbitt, W.C. Barnett, B.O. Franklin and H.L. Montgomery Sr. The cemetery has had over 2,000 burials in its 181-year history. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. The first recorded burial dates from 1826 and the cemetery is still picturesque and a wonderful example of American history preserved.
Erected 2009 by The Town of Micanopy and the Florida Department of State. (Marker Number F-677.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites.
Location. 29° 30.188′ N, 82° 17.143′ W. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William Bartram (approx. 0.4 miles away); Steamboat Chacala Anchor (approx. 0.4 miles away); Stagecoach Stop (approx. 0.4 miles away); Micanopy Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Moses Elias Levy (approx. 0.4 miles away); Micanopy (approx. 0.4 miles away); Thrasher Warehouse (approx. half a mile away); The History of Pepsi Cola (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Micanopy.
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, June 16, 2021
2. Micanopy Historic Cemetery Marker
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, June 16, 2021
3. Micanopy Historic Cemetery sign
Credits. This page was last revised on November 30, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 18, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 525 times since then and 96 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 18, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
