Madison in Madison County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Barnes Reserve Cemetery

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 9, 2021

1. Barnes Reserve Cemetery Marker

Inscription. This hallowed ground is the final resting place for many early settlers of Madison. Founded in 1874, it was used until early 1900. Here lie Madison’s founder, Henry Mitchell Barnes, first generation Americans, Civil War veterans, pioneers, and many children who didn’t survive to adulthood because of primitive medical care. This marker is a tribute to people of all walks of life who made sacrifices and endured hardships of pioneer days that future generations might remember their heritage.

Erected by Barnes Reserve Cemetery Association; and Nebraska State Historical Society. (Marker Number 251.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Science & Medicine • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Nebraska State Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.

Location. 41° 49.362′ N, 97° 27.498′ W. Marker is in Madison, Nebraska, in Madison County. It can be reached from West 9th Street 0.1 miles east of South Ingram Street. Marker and cemetery are located on the hilltop near the center of Barnes Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Madison NE 68748, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Nebraska. It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Corn Belt,

and on the prairies.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least

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4 other markers are within 15 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Madison Carnegie Library (approx. 0.4 miles away); Granville Cemetery (approx. 11½ miles away); The Skala Timber House (approx. 13.8 miles away); Battle Creek (approx. 14.8 miles away).

Regarding Barnes Reserve Cemetery. It is locked at all times. Contact the City Office at 402-454-3412.

Also see . . . Barnes Reserve Cemetery Memorials (Find a Grave). (Submitted on September 15, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 9, 2021

2. Barnes Reserve Cemetery Marker

(marker is near southwest corner of fenced and locked cemetery)

Barnes Reserve Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 9, 2021

3. Barnes Reserve Cemetery

(looking southwest from northeast corner of cemetery • marker visible in background, near southwest corner)

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 9, 2021

4. Barnes Reserve Cemetery

(looking northwest from south side of cemetery)

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 9, 2021

5. Barnes Reserve Cemetery

(looking west from east side of cemetery)

Credits. This page was last revised on September 15, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 410 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 15, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.