Ringgold in Catoosa County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

History of Nathan Anderson Cemetery

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, December 18, 2022

1. History of Nathan Anderson Cemetery Marker

Inscription.

History of Nathan Anderson Cemetery. . , The Nathan Anderson home was a two story frame dwelling which was constructed along the Federal Road approximately 300 yards east of this monument. The original section of the cemetery property was given by Nathan Anderson for a community burial site. It is where Nathan Anderson's father, G.W. Anderson is buried. G.W. Anderson was a surveyor for the Western and Atlantic Railroad and lived on, or at least knew about, the Chief Taylor Plantation. Chief Taylor's home was about 200 yards west of this monument. G.W. Anderson was a veteran at the War of 18 12 and eligible for a lottery ticket during the Cherokee lottery. When the Cherokee were evicted from North Georgia, including Ringgold, which was then known as Taylor's Station, he acquired most of the Chief Taylor Plantation. It is assumed that he either sold or traded his lottery ticket for property in Lumpkin County, and he acquired the lottery ticket for the Chief Taylor Plantation. The Nathan Anderson home was located on a portion of G.W. Anderson's property, part of the former Chief Taylor Plantation. Nathan Anderson dedicated the original portion of the cemetery in 1842 following the removal of the Cherokee from this location. Following the Civil War, the United Daughters of the Confederacy cared for the cemetery as a service project. The Ringgold Garden Club cared for the grounds for 40 years. Today, the Nathan Anderson Cemetery Perpetual Care Trust Fund maintains the cemetery., G.W. Anderson's Will began with the following words: "In the name of God Amen. I George W. Anderson, of the County of Walker and the State of Georgia, being of sound body and mind knowing that all men have to die..." (December 20, 1848), Item Two of Nathan Anderson's Will states: "I desire that my body be buried in a decent and Christian like manner suitable to my circumstances and condition in life. My cause I committed unto the Lord who gave it and hope for salvation through the merits of the atoning blood of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ...", The importance of their faith in Jesus Christ, and a suitable Christian burial led the Anderson family to establish a cemetery in this location. Many of Ringgold and Catoosa County's earliest and most notable citizens were laid to rest at the site.

The Nathan Anderson home was a two story frame dwelling which was constructed along the Federal Road approximately 300 yards east of this monument. The original section of the cemetery property was given by Nathan Anderson for a community burial site. It is where Nathan Anderson's father, G.W. Anderson is buried. G.W. Anderson was a surveyor for the Western and Atlantic Railroad and lived on, or at least knew about, the Chief Taylor Plantation. Chief Taylor's home was about 200 yards west of this monument. G.W. Anderson was a veteran at the War of 1812 and eligible for a lottery ticket during the Cherokee lottery. When the Cherokee were evicted from North Georgia, including Ringgold, which was then known as Taylor's Station, he acquired most of the Chief Taylor Plantation. It is assumed that he either sold or traded his lottery ticket for property in Lumpkin County, and he acquired the lottery ticket for the Chief Taylor Plantation. The Nathan Anderson home was located on a portion of G.W. Anderson's property, part of the former Chief Taylor Plantation. Nathan Anderson dedicated the original portion of the cemetery in

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1842 following the removal of the Cherokee from this location. Following the Civil War, the United Daughters of the Confederacy cared for the cemetery as a service project. The Ringgold Garden Club cared for the grounds for 40 years. Today, the Nathan Anderson Cemetery Perpetual Care Trust Fund maintains the cemetery.

G.W. Anderson's Will began with the following words: "In the name of God Amen. I George W. Anderson, of the County of Walker and the State of Georgia, being of sound body and mind knowing that all men have to die..." (December 20, 1848)

Item Two of Nathan Anderson's Will states: "I desire that my body be buried in a decent and Christian like manner suitable to my circumstances and condition in life. My cause I committed unto the Lord who gave it and hope for salvation through the merits of the atoning blood of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ..."

The importance of their faith in Jesus Christ, and a suitable Christian burial led the Anderson family to establish a cemetery in this location. Many of Ringgold and Catoosa County's earliest and most notable citizens were laid to rest at the site.

Topics. This historical

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, December 18, 2022

2. History of Nathan Anderson Cemetery Marker

marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Indigenous Peoples and Communities. A significant historical date for this entry is December 20, 1848.

Location. 34° 54.682′ N, 85° 7.315′ W. Marker is in Ringgold, Georgia, in Catoosa County. It can be reached from Christian Road south of Lafayette Street, on the right when traveling south. Located in Anderson Memorial Gardens. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 98 Christian Rd, Ringgold GA 30736, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Mountains. It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Catoosa County Veterans (a few steps from this marker); Nathan Anderson

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Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, December 18, 2022

3. The headstone of Nathan Anderson

(a few steps from this marker); Centennial Celebration of Ringgold Telephone Company (a few steps from this marker); Confederate & World War Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The night Ringgold will always remember — April 27, 2011 (approx. half a mile away); The Evans House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Flame of Freedom (approx. 0.7 miles away); Confederate Hospitals (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ringgold.

The headstone of George Anderson image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, December 18, 2022

4. The headstone of George Anderson

Credits. This page was last revised on August 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 26, 2022. This page has been viewed 804 times since then and 59 times this year. Last updated on September 21, 2024. Photos: 1. submitted on December 26, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. 2. submitted on December 27, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. 3, 4. submitted on January 23, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.