Jackson in Madison County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Riverside Cemetery

Photographed by Ken Smith, January 22, 2012

1. Riverside Cemetery Marker

Inscription. Established in 1830, many of the region's pioneers are buried here. Included are veterans of all wars from the Revolution to World War II. In two sections lie unnamed Confederate soldiers who participated in the defense of Jackson during the War Between the States, 1861 - 65.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4D 33.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.

Location. 35° 36.709′ N, 88° 49.536′ W. Marker is in Jackson, Tennessee, in Madison County. It can be reached from the intersection of Riveside Drive (Tennessee Route 8183) and Bates Street & Sycamore Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 411 Riverside Drive, Jackson TN 38301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Tennessee.

It is also in the American South,

specifically

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in the Deep South,

and specifically in the Upper 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 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 walking distance of this marker: Illinois Central Railroad Division Office (approx. 0.2 miles away); Andersons & Claytons Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Monroe Dunaway Anderson / Anderson, Clayton & Company (approx. 0.4 miles away); F.E. Anderson & Co. Cotton Yard (approx. 0.4 miles away); 61st US Colored Infantry Regiment (approx. 0.4 miles away); Camp Beauregard (approx. 0.4 miles away); Madison County Memorial Flame (approx. 0.4 miles away); Madison County Confederate Monument (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jackson.

Photographed by Ken Smith, January 22, 2012

2. Riverside Cemetery Marker

Here Sleep the Founders of Jackson

Riverside Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ken Smith, January 22, 2012

3. Riverside Cemetery

Riverside Cemetery Established 1830.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 25, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 979 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 25, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.