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Knoxville National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery located in the city of Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Established during the Civil War in 1863, the cemetery currently encompasses 9.8 acres (4.0 ha), and as of the end of 2007, had 9,006 interments.
Old Gray Cemetery is the second-oldest cemetery in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Established in 1850, the 13.47-acre (5.45 ha) cemetery contains the graves of some of Knoxville's most influential citizens, ranging from politicians and soldiers, to artists and activists.
In 2011, a garden was built around the site to protect it from "construction damage" [4] and attract interest and attention to the mound. The design of the garden was developed by Hendrik van de Werken and Don Williams, professors of Ornamental Horticulture and Landscape Design at the university, and was revised by Sam Rogers, Department of ...
1. Gen. George Custer. West Point, New York The Civil War general most famous for his "last stand" at the Battle of Little Big Horn can be found in the West Point Cemetery alongside many other ...
The cemetery, which has about 190 known graves, was previously known as Knoxville College Cemetery, College Street Cemetery, and First United Presbyterian Church Cemetery. [3] [4] [5] It is unknown when the cemetery was established but presumed to be between 1877 and 1900. [5] The oldest grave with a marked headstone dates to 1904. [5]
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General White later requested that his son-in-law, Charles McClung, survey the land around his cabin and lay out sixteen blocks with four lots on each block. After setting aside lots for his residence, a cemetery, college and other functions he deemed necessary, the balance of the lots were sold by lottery on October 3, 1791.
Want to see Knoxville in a supporting role? The movie "Treasure Trackers," filmed at familiar local sites, will be available to stream as of Oct. 1. New movie ‘Treasure Trackers’ look familiar?