Fountain Inn in Greenville County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Fountain Inn Cemetery
Fountain Inn Cemetery was established c. 1890. Most of the land was deeded to the town by Lafayette Martin, and his son, D.R. Martin, sold an adjoining parcel in 1924 to expand the cemetery. An earlier graveyard had been located adjacent to First Baptist Church, but as the town expanded the decision was made to establish a new cemetery at this spot and transfer the previous burials to this location.
Erected 2014 by City of Fountain Inn and Fountain Inn History Museum. (Marker Number 23-62.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 34° 41.51′ N, 82° 11.624′ W. Marker is in Fountain Inn, South Carolina, in Greenville County. Marker is on Knight Street north of Walker Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fountain Inn SC 29644, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fountain Inn Rosenwald School (approx. 0.3 miles away); Clayton "Peg Leg" Bates (approx. 0.4 miles away); Mrs. Emmie Fulmer (approx. 0.4 miles away); Eve (approx. 0.4 miles away); Snow Campaign Chapter Marker (approx. 0.4 miles away); Fountain Inn Veterans Monument (approx. 0.4 miles away); Fountain Inn Cotton Mill / Woodside Mill and Village (approx. 0.6 miles away); Fountain Inn High School (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fountain Inn.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2022, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 251 times since then and 74 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 22, 2022, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.