Batesville in Independence County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

Pioneer Cemetery

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 22, 2023

1. Pioneer Cemetery Marker

Inscription. About the year 1826 John Miller, Robert Crittenden, Charles Kelley and Richard Searcy verbally gave and dedicated this plot of ground to the town of Batesville to be used as a burial place. On April 5, 1856, the cemetery property, then called the Cedar Grove, was deeded to the town by Miller, John Ringgold, Jesse Searcy, William B. Searcy, Richard Searcy, Franklin W. and Elizabeth J. Desha, and Edwin R. McGuire.

Erected 1985 by Arkansas History Commission • Batesville Jaycettes.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1826.

Location. 35° 46.226′ N, 91° 39.09′ W. Marker is in Batesville, Arkansas, in Independence County. Marker is at the intersection of East College Avenue and South 3rd Street, on the left when traveling east on East College Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 310 E College Ave, Batesville AR 72501, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Williams Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Independence County Office and Library (about 400 feet away); Barnett Building (about 400 feet away); Hail Building (about 400 feet away); Independence Bell (about

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500 feet away); Batesville Confederate Monument (about 500 feet away); Independence County Courthouse (about 500 feet away); First Arkansas Methodist Conference (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Batesville.

Regarding Pioneer Cemetery. It is the oldest recognized and preserved cemetery in Arkansas.

Also see . . . Pioneer Cemetery. Find a Grave entry includes photographs of the cemetery and biographical information about some of those buried there. (Submitted on April 26, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 22, 2023

2. Pioneer Cemetery Marker

Pioneer Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 22, 2023

3. Pioneer Cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on April 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 172 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 26, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.