Franklin in Williamson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

First Burying Ground in Franklin

Photographed By Larry Gertner, June 22, 2019

1. First Burying Ground in Franklin Marker

Inscription.
First burying ground in Franklin and the church-yard of the first Presbyterian Church erected in Franklin. These gates erected by Old Glory Chapter D.A.R.
August 1916 in honor of the pioneer men and women buried here.

In honor of Revolutionary soldiers buried here.
Guilford Dudley · David Squier · Moses Priest · Miles Priest

Erected by Old Glory Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical month for this entry is August 1916.

Location. 35° 55.677′ N, 86° 52.357′ W. Marker is in Franklin, Tennessee, in Williamson County. Marker is on 4th Avenue North north of North Margin Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 320 4th Ave N, Franklin TN 37064, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. City Cemetery (here, next to this marker); Rest Haven Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Unknown Civil War Soldier (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Perkins-Howarth House

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Fourth Avenue Church of Christ (approx. 0.2 miles away); Williamson County Jails / The Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County (approx. ¼ mile away); Maury-Darby Building (approx. ¼ mile away); Franklin Downtown Historic District (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Franklin.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, June 22, 2019

2. First Burying Ground in Franklin Marker

Photographed By Larry Gertner, June 22, 2019

3. First Burying Ground in Franklin Marker

The marker is on the two columns at the entrance to the City Cemetery.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 85 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 25, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.