Moulton in Lawrence County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Peerson/McKelvey Cemetery

Photographed by Sandra Hughes, April 20, 2010

1. Peerson/Mckelvey Cemetery Marker

Inscription. First known as the Peerson Cemetery, it later became the McKelvey Cemetery and still carries that name. Buried here are some early Moulton pioneers and merchants, Veterans of the War of 1812 and Civil War, each contributed to Moulton's early history. Due to construction in the late 1970's, some of the graves were destroyed. Known families buried are: Cowan, Dinsmore, Farley, Goodlett, Leggett, McCord, McDaniel, McGhee, McKelvey, Peerson, and Wert.

Erected 2006 by Lawrence County Historical Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.

Location. 34° 28.934′ N, 87° 16.698′ W. Marker is in Moulton, Alabama, in Lawrence County. It is on Court Street (County Route 460) 0.3 miles west of Alabama Route 157, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15089 Court St, Moulton AL 35650, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Alabama.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

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: Gallagher Hill/Science Hill (approx. half a mile away); Freeman Tabernacle Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); Smith Chapel C.M.E. Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Hot Spot (approx. 0.6 miles away); Moulton Negro High School

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(approx. 0.7 miles away); Lawrence County Vietnam Veterans Memorial (approx. ¾ mile away); Confederate Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); Moulton Church of Christ (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Moulton.

Also see . . . William Fletcher "Fletch" McKelvy, Sr. Fletch McKelvy, one of the most beloved citizens of Moulton. Fought with the Confederate Army in the Civil War along with his brothers. Owned a general store on the Square in Moulton for many years. He was remembered as kind hearted and generous. (Submitted on October 24, 2013, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.)

Photographed by Sandra Hughes, April 20, 2010

2. Peerson/Mckelvey Cemetery Marker

Peerson/Mckelvey Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sandra Hughes, April 20, 2010

3. Peerson/Mckelvey Cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2013, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 944 times since then and 29 times this year. Last updated on June 12, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 24, 2013, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.