Historical Marker

First Marked Burial (Side 1)

Smyrna Memorial Cemetery, Memorial Dr., Smyrna · Smyrna · Cobb

Georgia marker

Inscription

FIRST MARKED BURIAL Elijah H. Fleming Sept. 25, 1802 - April 8, 1848. There may have been burials in this cemetery prior to 1848, however, this grave is the earliest one with an engraved headstone which shows a date. His daughter Mary, who died at approximately 17 years of age on March 14, 1858, is the second earliest grave with a marked headstone.

Unfortunately many graves are marked with only field stones, and some are not marked at all.(Continued on other side)

Location

AddressSmyrna Memorial Cemetery, Memorial Dr., Smyrna
CitySmyrna
CountyCobb
StateGeorgia

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