Leeds in Jefferson County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Mt. Hebron Cemetery
Jefferson County
Photographed By TRCP Alliance, September 5, 2011
1. Mt. Hebron Cemetery Marker
Inscription.
Mt. Hebron Cemetery. Jefferson County. In April 1836, William White donated land for a church and cemetery. In December 1904, William T. Simmons and his wife R. A. sold adjoining land to the church adding to the cemetery. The oldest marked grave is for Hepsey Herring who died October 8, 1848. Medal of Honor recipient Alfred Lee McLaughlin is buried here along with veterans from the Civil War to the Vietnam War. In 1951, a cemetery association was formed, separate from the church. In 2003, the Univ. of AL's Office of Archaeological Research identified 861 graves. Mt. Hebron Cemetery was added to the Alabama Historic Cemetery Register on August 17, 2009. , Listed in the Alabama Historic Cemetery Register
In April 1836, William White donated land for a church and cemetery. In December 1904, William T. Simmons and his wife R. A. sold adjoining land to the church adding to the cemetery. The oldest marked grave is for Hepsey Herring who died October 8, 1848. Medal of Honor recipient Alfred Lee McLaughlin is buried here along with veterans from the Civil War to the Vietnam War. In 1951, a cemetery association was formed, separate from the church. In 2003, the Univ. of AL's Office of Archaeological Research identified 861 graves. Mt. Hebron Cemetery was added to the Alabama Historic Cemetery Register on August 17, 2009.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1836.
Location. 33° 29.961′ N, 86° 36.201′ W. Marker is in Leeds, Alabama, in Jefferson County. Marker can be reached from Eastern Valley Road (State Road 119), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 617 Eastern Valley Road, Leeds AL 35094, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are
Marker is located toward the rear of Mt Hebron Baptist Church's parking lot.
Photographed By TRCP Alliance, September 5, 2011
3. Mt. Hebron Cemetery Marker
Marker is located toward the rear of Mt Hebron Baptist Church's parking lot.
Photographed By TRCP Alliance, September 5, 2011
4. Mt. Hebron Cemetery
Photographed By TRCP Alliance, September 18, 2011
5. Gravesite of Hepsey Herring. Died October 8, 1848.
Photographed By TRCP Alliance, September 18, 2011
6. Gravesite of Medal of Honor Recipient S. Sgt. Alford L. McLaughlin
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2011, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,072 times since then and 42 times this year. Last updated on May 31, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 8, 2011, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.