Founded in 1681, the Circular Congregational Church is one of the oldest churches in continual use in Charleston. The burial ground, also known as graveyard since it is next to the church, is the oldest one in the city. The first burial occurred in 1695.
George Hesket, 1690-1847
Many of the grave markers are made of slate and carved in New England. The tympanic markers illustrate the evolution of grave symbolism. Skull and crossbones were part of the earlier designs, but they evolved to angels and portraiture. The graveyard contains the most slate markers in a Southern state.
Reverend Guliemi Hutson, 1720-1761Solomon Milner, 1727-1757David Stoddard, d. 1769
Monument for Matilda (1824-1900) and George (1819-1892)
Springwood Cemetery, located in Greenville, South Carolina, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. It is an important cemetery because it reflects the history of the city within its walls. Several early Greenville citizens call Springwood their final resting place. It also contains several Victorian markers and reflects the rural cemetery style that became popular with Mount Auburn Cemetery in Boston, Massachusetts.
The first burial was in 1812. Springwood has been known as the Elford Cemetery, the Old Graveyard, and the Old Village Burial Ground. Springwood features a formal, planned design. The pathways and design of the cemetery were created by landscape architect, G. L. Norrman, a noted architect in the Southeast, who was inspired by the rural cemetery movement.
Zahiya (1898-1975) and Alfred (1890-1951) SaadMarker for the Efstration family plotClose-up of the Efstration sculpture“Stand back! I’m coming up!”-James Davis, Jr. (1927-2010)The interesting crypt of Tweetie Carter (1876-1931). Marker for dentist and violinist Dr. Ben C. Jones (1880-1966)
Established in the 1870s, the Silver Brook Cemetery is the second city cemetery established by the town of Anderson. It’s a 40 acre cemetery with over 15,000 burials. It is at capacity, and no more plots are available for purchase.
The cemetery features several Victorian monuments.
Entrance to the Catlett family plotJack Brooks Rickard, 1921-1939-His boyish heart he gave to his dog. His mannish heart … to God.Jennie Burriss, 1897-1908Entrance to Reed family plot
Located in Gaffney, South Carolina, the Jennings Trading Post is still an active store. Based on my research, it’s been around since at least the 1940s.
The Old Stone Church’s cemetery predates the existence of the church. The first confirmed burial was in 1795. Noted early South Carolinians, such as Calhoun and Pickens, are buried in the cemetery. The cemetery and church (not pictured) are on the National Register of Historic Places.
Osenappa-More information can be read about this burial here.George (1818-1882) and Sarah (1844-1919) XherryGrayson Newman, 1911-1914Mamie Arnold Cary, 1871-1906General Andrew Pickens, 1739-1817Rebecca Calhoun Pickens, 1745-1814
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