Near Opelika in Macon County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Francis Marion Whatley Cemetery

Photographed by James L.Whitman, August 17, 2022

1. Francis Marion Whatley Cemetery Marker

Inscription. This cemetery was founded in 1900 when Francis Marion Whatley and Emma Whatley buried their daughter, Ophelia. A son of Simeon Whatley, Francis was a Confederate prisoner of war veteran. He was a prominent landowner, farmer, and cotton gin and warehouse businessman. He gave land to establish a school adjacent to this property and a church across the road.

Erected 2005 by Alabama Historical Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Industry & Commerce • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.

Location. 32° 28.679′ N, 85° 27.118′ W. Marker is near Opelika, Alabama, in Macon County. It is on County Route 43 0.1 miles north of County Route 24, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3656 Co Rd 43, Opelika AL 36804, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Black Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once 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 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Francis Marion Whatley (a few steps from this marker); Chewacla State Park (approx. 5½ miles away); Wright’s Mill (approx. 5½ miles away); Little Texas Tabernacle and Campground (approx. 7.2 miles away); Union Christian Church (approx. 7.4 miles away); The Cullars Rotation / The Alvis Field and Cotton Rust (approx.

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7.8 miles away); Advancing American Art Collection (approx. 7.9 miles away); The Old Rotation (approx. 8.2 miles away).

Photographed by James L.Whitman, August 17, 2022

2. Francis Marion Whatley Cemetery Marker

back side. Private family cemetery. Closed to the public.

Photographed by James L.Whitman, August 17, 2022

3. Francis Marion Whatley Cemetery Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2022, by James L.Whitman of Eufaula, Alabama. This page has been viewed 637 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 18, 2022, by James L.Whitman of Eufaula, Alabama. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.