Historical Marker

Moody Cemetery

U. S. HWY. 501, JUST N OF SPRING BRANCH AND S. OF E. PINES RD., SPRING BRANCH VICINITY N OF MARION · Spring Branch Vicinity N Of Marion · Marion

South Carolina marker

Inscription

Named for the Moody family, members of whom were buried here 1883 to 1903. Among others interred here are John Smith Sr., Revolutionary War veteran who owned an adjacent plantation, and Enos Tart Jr., who served Marion District as Sheriff, S.C. Representative and Senator, Clerk of Court, and contractor for the district's 1823 courthouse.

Erected by Blue Savannah Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1976

Location

AddressU. S. HWY. 501, JUST N OF SPRING BRANCH AND S. OF E. PINES RD., SPRING BRANCH VICINITY N OF MARION
CitySpring Branch Vicinity N Of Marion
CountyMarion
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.255117, -79.415800

Sources

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