Huntingdon in Carroll County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Oak Hill Cemetery

Photographed By Ken Smith, January 24, 2009

1. Oak Hill Cemetery Marker

Inscription. Established in 1822, this cemetery contains the remains of soldiers from every major American war since the establishment of the state. Among those buried here are two from the War of 1812, three from the Mexican War, and thirty-eight from the Civil War. There are also men from the Spanish American War and from World Wars I and II.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4A 28.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War of 1812 • War, Spanish-American • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1822.

Location. 36° 0.174′ N, 88° 25.255′ W. Marker is in Huntingdon, Tennessee, in Carroll County. Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street (U.S. 70) and Oakhill Drive, on the right when traveling east on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Huntingdon TN 38344, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Carroll County War Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Historic Thomas Park (about 500 feet away); The Hawkins Cousins (approx. ¼ mile away); A Divided Land

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); Carroll County Veterans Monument (approx. 0.4 miles away); Mudslingers Studio (approx. half a mile away); Nathan Nesbitt (approx. 0.9 miles away); Isaac R. Hawkins (approx. 2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huntingdon.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 8, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 943 times since then and 19 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on January 8, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.